An - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

An

ahn'ahn'1 syllable
🇻🇳Vietnamese
Calm

MEANING

Peace

ORIGIN

Vietnamese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Sino-Vietnamese 安 (ān) meaning 'safe, peaceful'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as both a given name and a surname in Vietnam.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name An has been used in Vietnam for centuries, often reflecting a wish for peace and tranquility in the family.

🇨🇳Chinese
Soft

MEANING

PeaceQuiet

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

From the character 安 (ān) meaning 'peace, quiet'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as both a given name and part of compound names.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in Chinese culture as a virtue name embodying peace and stability.

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