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kanan

Kanan is a word in Indonesian and Malay meaning 'right' as in the direction or the right-hand side. It is used in phrases such as tangan kanan (right hand) and sisi kanan (the right side). The term is commonly paired with kiri (left) when giving directions or describing locations.

Beyond its linguistic meaning, kanan may function as a given name or surname in various cultures. As

In popular culture, Kanan Jarrus is a prominent example. Introduced in Star Wars Rebels, Kanan Jarrus is

a
proper
noun,
it
appears
in
personal
names
and
in
fictional
contexts.
a
Jedi
Knight
who
survived
Order
66
and
serves
as
a
mentor
to
the
young
rebel
Ezra
Bridger.