From Japanese 琴 (ko), which refers to a type of musical instrument similar to a harp, 乃 (no, n), a possessive particle combined with 音 (on) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Other Forms FormsConon (latinized form), Κώνων (Konon; rare variant spelling)
Meaning & History
Derived from the Greek verb κονέω (koneo) meaning "to raise dust" (and more figuratively, "to hasten").This was the birth name of the Byzantine emperor Leo III the Isaurian (8th century AD).