Given name

Caniss

“handsome, fair one”·“a handsome man”

Caniss is a variant of Canice. Interpretations include “handsome, fair one” and “a handsome man” (Irish). These may reflect different naming traditions.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Caniss is a variant of Canice. Interpretations include “handsome, fair one” and “a handsome man” (Irish). These may reflect different naming traditions.

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Where it comes from

Caniss is a variant of Canice. An origin associated with Canice is Irish.

Explained through its name family

Caniss’s family of names

Caniss has a related form in Canice.

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