name
Can
JAHN
/dʒɑːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
can
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Turkish/Persian (Turkey)
- Meaning
- Soul; life; dear one
- Gender
- unisex
Pronunciation tips
Pronounced 'JAHN' not 'KAN' — Turkish 'c' is like English 'j'
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