Canan
Canan is a Turkish , predominantly female given 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 bearers
- Canan Arin (* 1942), Turkish lawyer and women's rights activist
- Canan Atilgan (* 1968), German political scientist of Turkish origin
- Canan Bayram (* 1966), German politician of Turkish origin
- Canan Büyrü (* 1972), German journalist and presenter
- Canan Can (* 1965), German-speaking Turkish author
- Canan Gerede (* 1948), Turkish film director and screenwriter
- Canan Kaftancıoğlu (* 1972), Turkish politician
- Canan Kir (* 1987), German-Turkish actress
- Canan Topçu (* 1965), German journalist and author of Turkish origin
Name bearer (family name)
- Samuel Canan (1898–1964), American naval officer