Unisex name
Cannisar name meaning
“one who offers their life; self-sacrificing”
Cannisar means “one who offers their life” or “self-sacrificing” and is used for girls and boys in Türkiye. It comes from Persian cān, “life,” and nisār, “scattering” or “offering.” Canfeda is a related name in meaning, sharing the image of offering life as an expression of devotion.
What does Cannisar mean?
One who offers their life; self-sacrificing
In Turkish: canını adayan; canını ortaya koyan
Cannisar expresses extreme devotion through the image of offering one's life. The Ottoman literary word cannisâr belongs to the vocabulary of self-sacrifice and dedication. It is close in meaning to Canfeda, although their different second elements show that they are distinct compounds rather than alternative spellings of one word.
Origin of the name Cannisar
From Persian jān-nisār, combining jān, 'life or soul,' with nisār, 'scattering or offering.' The compound describes offering or risking one's life.
How to pronounce Cannisar
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒannisaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جان نثار |
Is Cannisar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cannisar is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Cannisar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
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- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
FAQ about the name Cannisar
What is the meaning of Cannisar?
Cannisar means “one who offers their life; self-sacrificing”. From Persian jān-nisār, combining jān, 'life or soul,' with nisār, 'scattering or offering.' The compound describes offering or risking one's life.
Is Cannisar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Cannisar is used for both boys and girls.
Is Cannisar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cannisar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cannisar?
Cannisar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cannisar have?
Cannisar has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Cannisar?
Cannisar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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