Where did Canaan get its name?

Answer 1

A:The Bible provides legendary explanations for the naming of all the regions and peoples of the ancient Near East, with Canaan as the son of Ham, son of Noah (Genesis 10:6). Genesis 10:15 even explains the name of the city of Sidon, this being Canaan's firstborn son.

The real origin of the name Canaan is lost in the mists of time. There never was a united territory of Canaan, simply a loose alliance of West Semitic people who all spoke the same language and shared common interests. The biblical account demonstrates that they were collectively known as Canaanites, although no extrabiblical evidence of this usage has yet been found.