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Kannan Name Meaning

Kannan is a boy’s name of Tamil origin, meaning “black, dark.” It’s a variant of Krishna, a cherished deity in the Hindu faith. The meaning of this name comes from Krishna often being depicted with dark blue skin. It’s mainly used in Southern India and Sri Lanka. Kannan twinkles like a star in an inky dark night sky and is a fitting choice if you’d like to embrace and share your faith with baby.

Kannan Personality

Name Kannan
Gender Male
Pronunciation k(an)-nan
Religion Sanskrit
Origin Indian

Kannan Lucky Numbers

Name Number 1
Soul Number 2
Personality Number 8

Famous Personality

Name Profession
Kannan Actor

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