Shan name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Irish, Gaelic and Old English
Usage: Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, English, Gujarati, Malayalam and Oriya
Pronunciation: shan
Meaning: Pride, Prestige, Old, Famous, Respected, Old Wise, Dignity, Splendour, River, The Element Shan Which Means Mountain and Peaceful
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What does Shan mean?

Widespread unisex name Shan is chiefly used in Gujarati, Arabic, Tamil, Kannada, Oriya, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Telugu, Sindhi, Hindi and English, meaning of Shan is "Pride, Prestige, Old, Famous, Respected, Old Wise, Dignity, Splendour, River, The Element Shan Which Means Mountain or Peaceful" is originated from Irish, Gaelic and Old English.

Shan is variant form of darling and biblical Sean. Sean is variant of widespread, ceaseless and biblical John. Also Sean is version of celebrated Seán. Sean is equivalent of Jean in Irish language.

Also Sean is form of Jean or Johannes in Irish language. Sean is also form of Jean or Johannes in Irish language. Sean is also form of Jean or Johannes in Irish language.

Prominent Sean's origin is Hebrew, meaning of Sean is "God is Merciful and Yahweh is Gracious". Shan is variant form of biblical and trendy Shane. Shane is variant of prominent Shan.

Also Shane is variant form of Shanahan. Shane is effeminate variant of Sean. Prevalently used in English and Irish eminent, Shane, meaning of Shane is "Yahweh is Gracious" is rooted from Gaelic, Hebrew and Irish.

Shan is variation of Shanahan. Meaning of Shanahan is Father of Seethai from Hindu Epic Ramayanam and the Kings of Videha is used particulary in Tamil and English is of Irish and Gaelic origin.

Shan is form of Shandy. Shandy means Boisterous, Little and High-spirited is used in English and English came from Old English. Shan is short of Shannon. Largely used in Hindi and English frequently used, Shannon, meaning of Shannon is "River of Wisdom and Small and Wise" is of English and Celtic origin.

How do I pronounce Shan?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Shan is shan.

Variants of Shan

Shahn, Sean, Shanahan, Shandy, Shane, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, John, Seán, Jean, Eoin, Quasean, Seananthony, Seanachan, Andy, Lashay, Shana, Seanna, Shawn, Shawna

Names that rhyme with Shan

How popular is the name Shan?

Shan is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1944 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1969, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 893 on boy names chart when 73 babies were named Shan.

Over 3036 babies in United States have been named Shan. The name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 38 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 187 babies in England and Wales have been named Shan. Also, it is among the top 2000 boy names in France. Over 140 babies in France have been named Shan.

However things change on global perspective, Shan is extremely popular in China where every 1 in 700 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in India, Pakistan, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

According to our research, at least 2100000 people have been bestowed Shan around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018666412
2017574315
2016385227161135
201580109
2014597814
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Facts

Shan in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands18252395
Finland027728

Numerological analysis of Shan

Express how you feel because withholding everything isn't healthy. You are all about adventure and travel. Sometimes, you question your existence. You are enthusiastic, always do something productive, however, you lack creativity. In order to refuel your soul with creativity, travel, or do something unusual for you. Work on your self-confidence and find your own purpose. Your great sense of humor makes you attractive in other people's eyes.

Go through the following names similar to Shan

  •  Zaher - Offbeat Zaher is originated from Hebrew and Arabic is a gender insensitive name, Zaher means "Flourishing or Flourishing"
  •  Furayah - Used notably in Arabic and Sindhi, Furayah means "Well Build, Attractive or Well-built" is used as a baby girl name
  •  Omri - Meaning of Omri is Servant of Jehovah, My Sheaf or Sheaf of Grain is used primarily in Hebrew and English is a unisex name is originated from Hebrew
  •  Samshad - Unisex name Samshad means "Beautiful Tree or Long" is substantially used in Arabic and Arabic
  •  Ziyad - Ziyad's meaning is Superabundance, The Word Zada with the Meaning to Increase or To Increase Growth is rooted from Arabic, specifically used in Gujarati and Turkish is used as a baby boy name
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Famous people named Shan

  • Shan Ratnam, professor and head of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the National University Hospital of Singapore specializing
  • Shan Sa, a French author and painter
  • Shan Tao, was one of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
  • Shan Wells, North American sculptor and political illustrator
  • Shan Tennent, former Australian judge
  • Shannon Hillary in The Freshman as Actress
  • Shandy Aulia in 308 as Actress
  • Shane Johnson in Mystery Men as Actress
  • Shannon Kiely in Ten Dollar Minimum as Actress
  • Shannon Spruill in I Surrender All as Actress
  • Shan Foster Shan Donte Foster is an American basketball ex-player.
  • Shan Chin acted in movie A Man Called Tiger
  • Shan Cong, from 1984 biography, drama film Qiu Jin, who portrayed Xiurong.
  • In 1938, Shan Jin characterized the role of N in drama and romance movie Diao Chan.
  • Shan Kwan characterized critical character of Ah Q in 1958 drama flick Ah Q zheng zhuan.
  • In 1984 action, drama film, Ye bao, Shan Charng portrayed N.
  • In 2004 drama flick, A Second Time, Shan George played N.
  • Shan Huang characterized the minor role of N in 1980 thriller flick Xian guo ti tou.

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