name
Place
Can
JAHN
/dʒɑːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Can
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Turkish/Persian
- Meaning
- soul, life
- Gender
- unisex
Common mispronunciations
KANSAN
Pronunciation tips
One syllable. Turkish 'c' sounds like English 'j'. Rhymes with 'John'. Also means 'soul' in Persian.
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