Given name

Canyss

“handsome, fair one”·“a handsome man”

Canyss 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

Canyss 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

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

Explained through its name family

Canyss’s family of names

Canyss has a related form in Canice.

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