Konan - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Konan

KOH-nahn'KOH-nan'2 syllables
🌐Gaelic
Loyal

MEANING

Little wolf

ORIGIN

Irish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic name 'Conán', formed from 'con' meaning 'hound' or 'wolf' with a diminutive suffix.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with strength and loyalty, attributes tied to the wolf in Celtic mythology.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'Conán' was a common name in early Irish history, often given to warriors and chieftains.

🇯🇵Japanese
Bold

MEANING

Small south

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

In Japanese, 'Konan' can be composed of the kanji 小 (ko, 'small') and 南 (nan, 'south').

CULTURAL NOTES

Although not a traditional name, it can be found in place names or fictional contexts.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name is not commonly used as a personal name in Japan but may appear in modern media.

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