Canan
Canan is a Turkish, predominantly female first name of Persian origin with the (female ) meaning " the beloved ". The name comes from the Persian language and literally means " the souls " ( Dschan = the soul, pl. Dschanan ). It is also used as a metaphor for the beloved.
Name winners
- Canan Bayram (born 1966 ), German politician of Turkish origin
- Canan Büyrü (* 1972), German journalist and presenter
- Canan Can ( * 1965), German -speaking Turkish author
- Canan talk ( born 1948 ), Turkish film director and screenwriter
- Canan Topçu (* 1965), German journalist and author of Turkish origin
Bearers of the name (surname )
- Samuel Canan (1898-1964), American naval officer