Kannon

The name symbolizes compassion and mercy, often associated with a deity or figure that listens to the woes of the world.

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Kannon is derived from the Japanese word 'Kan-on', where 'Kan' means to see or perceive, and 'On' means sound or noise. This name is associated with the Buddhist bodhisattva Kannon, who embodies mercy.

  • Popularity: 1,665th
  • Babies named Kannon in the US in 2023:
    Female: 8
    Male: 298
  • Nicknames: Kan, Nono, Kanny, Non, Kana.
  • Full Names: Kannon Jones, Kannon King, Kannon Smith, Kannon Lee, Kannon Bennett.
  • Famous Namesakes: Kannon Shanmugam - Lawyer, Kannon Bosatsu - Deity, Kannon Depa - Actor, Kannon Soto - Musician, Kannon Gray - Athlete.
  • Gender: The name is gender-neutral, though it originally had a male association, it's increasingly being used for girls as well.
  • Numerology: In numerology, Kannon emphasizes the energies represented by the number 7. This number is associated with intuition, analysis, and spiritual awakening. People with this number are often thinkers, philosophers and are drawn to spirituality.

Kannon is not among the top common baby names, but its usage has been steadily increasing as people seek unique and meaningful names with cultural significance.

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