Can
JAN
Turkish
"soul, life"
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Updated Wed Apr 23 2025
Can Origin and Meaning
The name Can is a boy's name meaning "soul, life".
This name, also a term of affection, is popular in Turkey but has a spelling that may confuse English speakers.
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