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Canaan
Canaan in the Bible — son of Ham (GEN 9:18), cursed by Noah (GEN 9:25). Referenced in 13 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “merchant; trader; or that humbles and subdues”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 13 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 12 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Canaanproper name
- Hebrew
- כְנָֽעַן
- Transliteration
- kənaan
- Meaning
- merchant, trader
- Greek
- Χανααν
- Reference
- GEN 9:18
- Strong's
- H3667
Family & Relationships (12)
son
Ham(GEN 9:18)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Canaan in the Bible?
Canaan is described in the Bible as son of Ham (GEN 9:18), cursed by Noah (GEN 9:25).
What does the name Canaan mean?
The name Canaan means “merchant; trader; or that humbles and subdues” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.