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Kannon
Kannon is a unique boy’s name of Japanese origin. The name is the Japanese form of Kuan-yin, a bodhisattva—or a person who is on the path to enlightenment—of compassion. In the Chinese culture, Kuan-yin is regarded as the protector of both women and children, as well as the patron of sailors. Baby Kannon can take a lot of inspiration from his name’s meaning that can carry him through his entire life.
Japanese, Chinese
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Spiritual
- Gentle
Compatibility
Kannon pairs well with traditional or modern sibling names. As a middle name, it adds a touch of uniqueness without being too unconventional. This name works best in families that appreciate spiritual or Eastern influences.
Compassionate
Empathetic
Spiritual
Gentle
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Kannon Shibata
Musician
Born: September 20, 1992 · Tokyo, Japan
Kannon Valentine
Actor
Born: July 12, 1985 · Los Angeles, USA
Kannon O'Brien
Athlete
Born: March 28, 1990 · Sydney, Australia
Kannon Smith
Scientist
Born: November 5, 1978 · London, UK
Kannon Lee
Artist
Born: April 15, 1980 · Seoul, South Korea
Kannon Patel
Leader
Born: December 10, 1965 · Mumbai, India
Similar Names
Silas
Forest, woods
Ohana
Family
Violet
Purple
Imani
Belief, faith
Israel
God perseveres
Victory
Victory, win
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Kannon Original form
- カノン Japanese Katakana
- 卡农 Chinese Mandarin Pinyin
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Georgian
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Persian
- Thai
Cultural Adaptations
- कैनन (Kainan) Hindi
- カノン (Kanon) Japanese
- კანონი (K'anoni) Georgian
- καννών (kannón) Greek
- קנון (Kanon) Hebrew
- کنن (Kannon) Persian
- กานนอน (Kānnxn) Thai
Frequently Asked Questions about Kannon
- What does Kannon mean?
- Kuan-yin, compassion
- What is the origin of Kannon?
- Kannon has Japanese, Chinese origins.
- Is Kannon popular?
- Kannon has been viewed 71 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Kannon?
- Similar names include Silas, Ohana, Violet, Imani, Israel.
- How do you pronounce Kannon?
- Kannon is pronounced kan-uhn.
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