Quick answer
Canaan is a boy name meaning "low, humble".
Pronunciation: English /ˈkeɪ.nən/.
Meaning and history
From כְּנַעַן (Kenaʿan), the Hebrew name of the ancient region of Canaan, which was possibly derived from a root meaning "low, humble". In the Old Testament this is the name of a son of Ham. He is said to be the ancestor and namesake of the Canaanite peoples.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: כְּנַעַן