Canyon
Meaning of Canyon
Canyon began as the Spanish word “cañón,” meaning a deep valley carved by a river. The name carries that wide-open feeling. He sounds like wind whistling between red rocks, yet also like a curious boy racing his kite across the Rann of Kutch. Parents hear adventure in his two crisp syllables and picture strength, because canyons stand tall after ages of rushing water. In Indian ears, Canyon feels new and friendly, almost like Kannan’s globe-trotting cousin, and he pairs well with modern nature picks like River or Arjun. He has flowed through U.S. baby lists since the 1970s, never too common, never lost—much like a hidden gorge waiting for trekkers. For a little one, Canyon promises depth of thought, space to dream, and a playful echo. It is a perfect pick for parents who hope their son will carve his own path, one monsoon stream at a time.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAN-yuhn (/ˈkæn.jən/)
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