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Canan

/KAYNUHN/
Western Female

Canan is a Western name meaning "Beloved, dear one; Also interpreted as soul, spirit, heart.". 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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