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Kannan

God of love and mischief

KA-n-nan/kəɽːɳːn/

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5
Lucky #
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
(Tamil)
Origin
(Male)
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Kannan is a popular name derived from the Tamil language. It is the name of Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, the god of love, war, and mischief in Hindu mythology. Kannan represents courage, leadership, and a playful spirit. The name is associated with victory, strength, and blessings.

Spiritual meaning

Embrace love, joy, and mischief.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

कण्णन

कण्णन् (कण्) कण् नन् - कण् नन् - कण् नन्

🇮🇳Hindi

कण्णन

कण्णन

🇮🇳Tamil

கண்ணன்

கண்ணன்

🇮🇳Telugu

కెప్పన్న

కెప్పన్న

🇮🇳Marathi

Kannan

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of love and mischief

🇧🇩Bengali

Kannan

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of love and mischief

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

KA-n-nan

/kəɽːɳːn/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

(Saturday)

Lucky colors

RedGold

Life path

7

Lucky stone

(Ruby)

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Kannan is a revered name in Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India where Lord Murugan is universally worshipped. The name evokes feelings of loyalty, devotion, and respect for the deity amongst his followers. Furthermore, Kannan is also depicted as a compassionate and kind god who protects his devotees from harm. In popular culture, the name Kannan is often linked to stories of Lord Murugan's victories over demons and his role as the god of love and marriage.

In Hindu mythology, Kannan represents the divine presence of Lord Murugan, who is believed to bestow blessings of strength, wisdom, and love upon his devotees. The name Kannan symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the power of devotion to overcome adversity. It is believed that invoking the name Kannan brings peace, clarity, and a sense of divine protection in one's life. Moreover, Kannan is also believed to be a symbol of pure love, and his name is often chanted during weddings and ceremonies that celebrate the bond of love.

Historical references

Kannan is a popular name for the Hindu god Murugan. According to legend, Murugan married Deivanai, the celestial princess of the forest, and assumed the name Kannan. This name is believed to have originated from the Tamil word 'Kann', which means 'contemplation' or 'meditation'.

6th century CE

Another reference to Kannan comes from the medieval Tamil epic 'Silapadikaram', where Kannan is mentioned as a male protagonist and the husband of Kannaki, the central female character. In the epic, Kannan is a prince of Madurai and is also known as Arunmozhi or Arunachalam.

9th century CE

Notable people with this name

Rajinikanth (Actor)Kamal Haasan (Actor)

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God of love and mischief