Konan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Konan
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Konan is a name from Japan that is used for both women and men. Its meanings include 'the sea south', 'the fragrance wave', and 'the tiger of the south'.
What does the name Konan mean?
The name Konan is unisex and originates from Japanese. It can be translated as 'the sea south', 'the fragrance wave', and 'the tiger of the south'. The different elements of the name consist of: ko (湖) for 'lake', ko (香) for 'fragrance, aroma, perfume', ko (孝) for 'filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors', ko (琥) for 'amber', ko (瑚) for 'coral', ko (虎) for 'tiger, wild, brave', and ko (古) for 'old, ancient, antiquated'. The second part of the name, nan, means either (波) 'wave, swell, surge' or (南) 'south, southern'. The male name Konan is also a Cornish variant of Conan, which means 'the little wolf', derived from the Old Irish terms cú for 'wolf', 'dog', 'hound' and nan as a diminutive form.
Where does the name Konan come from?
The name Konan has both Japanese and Old Irish origins and means 'the sea south'. The Japanese components are as follows: ko (湖) for 'lake', ko (香) for 'fragrance, aroma, perfume', ko (孝) for 'filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors', ko (琥) for 'amber', ko (瑚) for 'coral', ko (虎) for 'tiger, wild, brave', ko (古) for 'old, ancient, antiquated', and nan (波) for 'wave, swell, surge' or nan (南) for 'south, southern'. The derivation from Conan refers to the Old Irish words cú, meaning 'wolf', 'dog', 'hound', and nan as a diminutive form. The languages from which the name originates are Japanese and Cornish.
How do you pronounce Konan?
Konan is pronounced like 'Koh-nan'.
Popularity
In Germany, Konan is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the German name rankings and has not been listed so far. Its best placement was in 2024, reaching 2,006th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name less than ten times there, resulting in a 5,278th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, Konan ranks 7,492nd in Italy.
Nicknames & pet names
Kon / Kona / Koni / Kono
Similar first names
Famous people
- Konan (from 'Naruto')
Frequently asked questions about the name Konan
Where does the name Konan come from?
The name Konan has both Japanese and Old Irish origins.
What does the name Konan mean?
Konan can be translated as 'the sea south', 'the fragrance wave', or 'the tiger of the south'.
How popular is the name Konan?
The popularity of the name Konan varies by region, but it is generally quite rare.