Can
Meaning of Can
Can is a male name of Turkish origin. It is pronounced as "jan" (/dʒɑn/) in Turkish. The name Can has variations such as Kan. In the United States, Can has been given to newborn boys steadily over the years, although it remains relatively uncommon. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019 when it ranked 3,896th among baby boy names. The name Can carries a sense of strength and vitality, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as jan (/dʒɑn/)
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Notable People Named Can
| Can Dündar is a prominent Turkish journalist, columnist, and documentarian known for his work as the editor-in-chief of the center-left Cumhuriyet newspaper and his arrest in 2015. |
| Can Themba - Daniel Canodoise "Can" Themba was a South African short-story writer. |
| Can Öncü - Alexander Öncü is a Turkish motorcycle racer who has competed in Moto3 and World Supersport with the Turkish Racing Team. |
| Can Yücel was a renowned Turkish poet known for his distinctive use of everyday language in his poetry. |
| Can Maxim Mutaf is a Turkish professional basketball player currently playing for Bahçeşehir Koleji in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). |
| Can Bozdoğan is a German professional footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Eredivisie club Utrecht. |
| Can Keleş is an Austrian professional footballer currently playing as a winger for Süper Lig club Antalyaspor, on loan from Austria Wien. |
| Can Arat is an Armenian-Turkish footballer known for his position as a center back. |
| Can Ayvazoğlu is a 190cm Turkish volleyball player who specializes as an outside hitter and studied at Marmara University. |
| Can Demir Aktav is a Turkish footballer who plays as a defender for Çankaya. |
| Can Altıntığ is a Turkish professional basketball player currently playing for Çayırova Belediyesi in the TBL. |
| Can Özüpek is a Turkish triple jumper. |
| Fikret Can Akın is a former Turkish professional basketball player and current assistant coach for Türk Telekom. |
| Can Hayri Özkan is a German professional footballer known for playing as a right-back for Arminia Bielefeld. |
| Can Emre Yücel - Emre Yücel is a Turkish football player and goalkeeper for Kocaelispor. |
