Kannon
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kannon
Kannon
Boy
japanese
2 syllables
Kannon is a japanese boy's name meaning "Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy".
With japanese roots, Kannon is a boy name that means "Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Kannon
Very rare in US records
What does Kannon mean?
Kannon is a boy name of japanese origin meaning "Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy".
Is Kannon a rare name?
Yes. Kannon does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Kannon
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