Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Lord Krishna
Pronunciation: K AE N UW
Popularity Rank: #18,659
The name Kanu is of Indian origin and means Lord Krishna. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kanu is commonly found in Nigeria, India, United States of America, and 61 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE N UW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kanu is recorded 2,261 times globally, ranking it as the 18,659th most common name worldwide.
Kanu is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 663 occurrences, making it the 1,656th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Kanu is found among 1 in every 1749 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #1,656 | 1 : 1,749 |
| India | #1,477 | 1 : 1,787 |
| United States of America | #10,882 | 1 : 9,940 |
| Saudi Arabia | #19,900 | 1 : 28,080 |
| Oman | #5,591 | 1 : 7,103 |
| United Arab Emirates | #7,482 | 1 : 11,308 |
| Bangladesh | #4,724 | 1 : 6,114 |
| Kuwait | #5,001 | 1 : 8,235 |
| South Africa | #15,526 | 1 : 37,220 |
| United Kingdom | #11,381 | 1 : 13,052 |
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