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Chan Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Chan is a popular boy and girl name in 2 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Chan is used as both boy and girl in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #2, with an average rank of 4 across 2 ranked entries.
Chan is associated with origins such as Khmer/Chinese and Korean and meanings such as moon and praise; bright.
Chan appears across 2 countries, especially in Asia, including Cambodia and North Korea.
Common forms and related variants include Chann.
Pronunciation references include CHAN.
Best rank
#2
Used as
boy, girl
Main origins
Khmer/Chinese, Korean
Origins: Khmer/Chinese, Korean
Common meanings: In Korean, 'Chan' can mean 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'praiseworthy' depending on the hanja. It is a common element in many Korean names.
Pronunciation samples: CHAN
Variants and aliases: Chann
Regional Usage Summary
Asia
Popularity by Country
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