Cani

KAH-nee'KAH-nee'2 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
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MEANING

Dog

ORIGIN

Spain

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'canis', the Latin word for dog.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as an affectionate term for dogs in Spanish-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'canis' has been used in various Romance languages as a root for terms related to dogs.

🇹🇷Turkish
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MEANING

A form of the name 'Cani' meaning 'dear''beloved'.

ORIGIN

Turkey

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Turkish word ‘can’, meaning ‘soul’ or ‘life’.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as a term of endearment, often in poetry and music.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Turkish literature and folklore to convey affection and closeness.

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Cani - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations