Girl or boy
Can
Can is a Persian-rooted name long used in Turkish culture, with meanings of life, soul and someone beloved.
Meaning
Can means life or soul and also carries the sense of someone beloved. These meanings connect the name with familiar expressions of affection in Turkish.
Origin
The name comes from the Persian word cân, meaning life or soul. It is widely used in Turkish culture.
In recent years
Can ranks 68th in the latest official top hundred, with a best-ever position of 52nd and 17 appearances overall. An established name, it has appeared in four of the last five lists, though its ranking has eased slightly lately.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem name plaque, Can’s three letters leave room for a birth date beneath, making a simple keepsake of a baby’s arrival.
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