Cannon or Kannon?
Two spellings, side by side.
Cannon and Kannon are two spellings of the same sound. Cannon is listed with the meaning "Church official" and Kannon with "Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy". Cannon is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Cannon | Kannon |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Church official. | Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy |
| Origin | French | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Can-non | Kan-non |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Cannon and Kannon
Is Cannon or Kannon more common?
Cannon is more often searched and saved on this site; Kannon is also used.
Do Cannon and Kannon mean the same?
Cannon: "Church official". Kannon: "Form of kuan-yin who was chinese buddhist deity of mercy".
How do you say Cannon?
In parts: Can-non. Kannon is said the same way.
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