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Name Origin

Kanan is a unisex given name with origins in both Hebrew and Japanese cultures. In Hebrew, it means 'right' or 'straight.' In Japanese, it's a surname meaning 'south' but can be used as a given name.

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Famous People

Kanan Gill (1984-)

Comedian, Actor

  • Stand-up comedy specials on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
  • Acting roles in Indian web series

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