An

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Depending on the language of origin, An may have different meanings such as "peace", "tranquility", "graceful", "blessing", "kindness", "patience", or "forgiveness".
Scripts(How to write)
An can be written in various ways depending on the language of origin. In Vietnamese, it is written as "Anh". In Mandarin Chinese, it can be written as "安" (simplified) or "閼" (traditional). In Sanskrit, it is written as "अन्". In Hebrew, it is written as "עַן".
etc.(Chinese)
安,
Pronunciation
AHN(Chinese)
AN(Vietnamese)
ANG(Vietnamese)
In Vietnamese, it is pronounced as "ahn". In Mandarin Chinese, it is pronounced as "ahn". In Sanskrit, it is pronounced as "Ahn". In Hebrew, it is pronounced as "ahn".
Popularity
The popularity of An varies depending on the country and culture. In the United States, An is not commonly used as a given name and did not rank in the top 1000 names for either gender in 2020.

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An Name meanings & History

Multiple origins (Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Hebrew). Depending on the language of origin, An may have different meanings such as "peace", "tranquility", "graceful", "blessing", "kindness", "patience", or "forgiveness". From Chinese 安 (ān) meaning "peace, quiet" or other characters with a similar pronunciation. As a Vietnamese name, it is derived from Sino-Vietnamese 安 meaning "safe, secure". An is mostly used as a given name for babies, either as a standalone name or as part of a longer name. It can also be used as a nickname or a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of An: Action Aries

Synonyms of An:

A: Aggressive,Action,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive

N: Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nagging,Neurosis

An is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name An, including Vietnamese singer An Nguy, Chinese singer Anson Hu, Indian politician Anupam Hazra, and Hebrew writer Anski (real name Shloyme-Zanvl Rappoport).

2.) AN (Male)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Peace, amity, security. Vietnam. (AHN)


3.) An (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) peaceful; safe


4.) An (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) peaceful.


5.) AN (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: Peace. (AHN)


6.) AN (Female)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Peace, security, safety. Vietnam. (AHN)


7.) AN (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (An) Peace. (AHN)


8.) An (Male)

Usage: Sumerian Mythology


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Description: Means "heaven, sky" in Sumerian. An was the supreme Sumerian god of the heavens, the father of Enlil and Enki. His cuneiform sign ? (dingir) was prefixed to the names of other deities in writing, though it was not pronounced.

9.) An (Female)

Usage:


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Description: Dutch and Limburgish short form of Anna.

10.) An (Unisex)

Usage: Japanese

Pronunciation: AHN
The pronunciation of An may vary depending on the culture and language, but it is generally pronounced as "ahn" or "an."


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Description: An has multiple origins and meanings depending on the culture and language. It can be derived from the Vietnamese word meaning "peaceful" or from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." It can also be a shortened version of the Norse name Angrboda, meaning "foreboding mother.". Dutch and Limburgish short form of Anna. An can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names such as Annabelle or Anastasia. It is a good choice for parents who want a simple, yet meaningful name that is easy to pronounce and spell.

Famous People

There are many notable people with the name An, including An Le, a Vietnamese-American fashion photographer, and An Wang, a Chinese-American computer engineer and inventor.

11.) An (Female)

Usage: Luxembourgish


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Description: Dutch and Limburgish short form of Anna.

12.) An (Female)

Usage: English

Pronunciation: AHN
The pronunciation of the name An also varies depending on the language and accent. In Vietnamese, it is pronounced as "ahn". In Hebrew, it is pronounced as "ahn". In English, it can be pronounced as "ann" or "ahn".


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Description: The name An has multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Vietnamese, An means "peace" or "calmness", while in Hebrew it is a variant of the name Hannah, which means "gracious". An can also be a diminutive of the name Anna or Annabelle in English, which means "favor" or "grace". It is also a short form of Anastasia in Greek, which means "resurrection". Dutch and Limburgish short form of Anna. An is a unisex name that can be used for both baby girls and boys. It is typically used as a first name, although it can also be used as a nickname or a shortened version of a longer name.

Famous People

There are various famous people with the name An across different professions and fields, including An Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American artist; An Wang, a Chinese-American computer engineer; Anand Mahindra, an Indian businessman; and An Yoon Jung, a South Korean actress.

13.) An (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Chinese, Vietnamese) peaceful.

Other Forms: Ana


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