Cat name
Kanun
- Origin
- Arabic/Turkish
- Gender
- unisex
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning
Plucked zither with 26 courses of strings
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The flat, trapezoidal zither with 72 strings — the backbone of Turkish classical music, played with small plectra worn on the fingertips.
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Questions
- What does Kanun mean?
- Kanun means Plucked zither with 26 courses of strings. It's a name of Arabic/Turkish origin.
- Where does the name Kanun come from?
- Kanun comes from Arabic/Turkish. It's associated with these themes: Turkish.
- Is Kanun a good name for a cat?
- Kanun is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Turkish. It means "Plucked zither with 26 courses of strings." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.