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Kannan

KAH-nan2 syllables
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Sanskrit name meaning 'the one who is loved'. (Indian)

What does Kannan mean?

Indian: Sanskrit name meaning 'the one who is loved'.. Kannan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kanna', which means 'the one who is loved'. It is often associated with Lord Krishna.

Is Kannan a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Kannan in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kannan in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kannan suit?

Classic
Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Kannan Arrives at Check-In

When Kannan checked into the Dog Hotel, all the pups gathered around, whispering, "Isn't it great? We finally have a dog whose name means 'the one who is loved.' Let’s see if he can handle all the affection!"

Like Kannan? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.