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Canan

/KAYNUHN/
Western Female

Canan is a Western name meaning "Beloved, dear one; Also interpreted as soul, spirit, heart.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, Azerbaijan, BE, BG. Likely Turkish origin, derived from the word "can" meaning soul, spirit, life, or heart. It's a term of endearment.

Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic KAYNUHN
IPA ˈkeɪnən

Say it as KAYNUHN. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Canan Ergüder - Turkish actress
  • · Canan Karatay - Turkish cardiologist

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