Kan
Meaning of Kan
Kan is a unique and distinctive name for boys that holds both Japanese and Hindi origins. In Japanese, Kan is pronounced as KAHN (/kɑn/), while in Hindi, it maintains the same pronunciation. This short and powerful moniker has an air of strength and resilience to it, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that exudes confidence. Although not particularly common in the United States, with only six occurrences recorded in 2004, Kan carries a sense of individuality and originality that sets it apart from more traditional names. A variation of this name is Kane, which adds an extra touch of character to the already strong and striking name Kan.
Pronunciation
Japanese,Hindi
- Pronunced as KAHN (/kɑn/)
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Notable People Named Kan
| Hiroshi Kikuchi, also known as Kan Kikuchi, was a prominent Japanese author, publisher, and founder of the Bungeishunjū publishing company and Japan Writer's Association, known for his plays and support for the Imperial Japanese war effort. |
| Kan Itabashi is a retired Japanese kickboxer who was a professional competitor between 2005 and 2014 and held titles as the former RISE and Krush super featherweight champion. |
| Kan Keng Tjong - Kang Keng Tjong, also known as Kan Keng Tiong, was a prominent Chinese-Indonesian tycoon and one of the wealthiest individuals in Batavia, the capital of the Dutch East Indies. |
| Kan Kimura, known as Kan, was a Japanese singer-songwriter. |
| Kan Shimozawa was a renowned Japanese novelist and historical writer who created the iconic character Zatoichi and received the Kikuchi Kan Prize for his series of works set in the Tokugawa and Meiji eras. |
