👦 Kannan — Name Meaning & Origin

Kannan

“Lord Krishna”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginMalayalam
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia · Kerala
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraMrigashira (pada 3) · syllable “Ka”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters6 · starts with K
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Kannan?

Kannan means "Lord Krishna" (Malayalam origin).

Is Kannan a boy or girl name?

Kannan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Kannan from?

Kannan is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Kannan?

By its first syllable "Ka", Kannan belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Kannan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Kannan adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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