Kannan
Meaning of Kannan
Kannan is a male name with origins in Indian languages, specifically Tamil and Malayalam. The name is pronounced as KAH-nahn (/ka.na.n/). It is also sometimes spelled as Kanan. Although not widely used in the United States, Kannan has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. In recent data for newborns in the United States, Kannan ranked between 3991 and 9649 in terms of occurrence. This unique name carries a sense of cultural richness and heritage, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Indian (Tamil),Indian (Malayalam)
- Pronunced as KAH-nahn (/ka.na.n/)
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Notable People Named Kannan
| Kannan Gopinathan is a former Indian Administrative Service officer and activist known for resigning in protest against restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir. |
| Kannan Soundararajan is an Indian-born American mathematician and professor known for his work in analytic number theory, currently teaching at Stanford University. |
| Kannan Balakrishnan is a renowned classical musician and veena exponent from Chennai, India, known for his expertise in Carnatic Music and for promoting the Veena through an annual festival. |
| Kannan is an Indian film music composer known for his work in the Tamil film industry, making his debut in 2010 with Thamizh Padam. |
| Kannan Iyer is an Indian filmmaker and actor known for directing the supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan and his upcoming adaptation of Srishti Chaudhary's novel Lallan Sweets, starring Sara Ali Khan. |
| Kannan Srinivasan is an American Democrat politician from Virginia who was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2023 election from the 26th district. |
