Meaning and Origin of: Canaan

Canaan is a modern Hebrew name from Canaan, name of the promised land in the Bible.

Boy name origins & meanings

  • French : Church official; large gun

Boy name variations

Cannen
Cannin
Canning
Cannyn

Family name origins & meanings

  • Jewish (American and Israeli) : modern Hebrew name from Canaan, name of the promised land in the Bible.
  • Irish : variant of Cannan.