Kanun
Arabic/Turkish
Meaning
Plucked zither with 26 courses of strings
About the name
The flat, trapezoidal zither with 72 strings — the backbone of Turkish classical music, played with small plectra worn on the fingertips.
Themes
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.
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