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Koan Meaning and Origin

Koan is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Koan is currently #11605 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Koan are .

Koan is a 4 letters name with syllables.

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Koan name meaning

A koan is a story, dialogue, question, or statement in Zen Buddhism that is used to provoke the "great doubt" and to test a student's progress in Zen practice.

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Koan were boys

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Koan - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Koan?
The meaning of the name Koan is A koan is a story, dialogue, question, or statement in Zen Buddhism that is used to provoke the "great doubt" and to test a student's progress in Zen practice..
What is the origin of the name Koan?
The origin of the name Koan is .
Is Koan a girl or boy name?
The name Koan is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Koan were boys, 0.00% of babies called Koan were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Koan?
According to statistics, Koan is ranked 11605th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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