Gender: Female
Origin: Chinese, Hebrew
Meaning: Meaning 'south' or 'peace'
Pronunciation: nan, næn, N AE N
Popularity Rank: #5,787
Derived from Chinese characters meaning 'south' or 'peace'. In some cultures, it is also used as a nickname for Ann or Nancy.
The name Nan is of Chinese, Hebrew origin and means Meaning 'south' or 'peace', Nan is a unisex name of Chinese origin., Full of Grace, Gracious, Variant of Anne Favor, Grace, Peace, Voyage, Courage, Form of Anna. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nan is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nan
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): næn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AE N
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nan is recorded 9,932 times globally, ranking it as the 5,787th most common name worldwide.
Nan is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,485 occurrences, making it the 2,180th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Nan is found among 1 in every 548 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,180 | 1 : 1,218 |
| Malaysia | #1,045 | 1 : 1,538 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,351 | 1 : 3,367 |
| Mexico | #1,630 | 1 : 1,153 |
| Singapore | #582 | 1 : 842 |
| United Kingdom | #1,923 | 1 : 1,123 |
| Egypt | #5,441 | 1 : 4,779 |
| France | #3,871 | 1 : 3,736 |
| China | #345 | 1 : 548 |
| Netherlands | #2,337 | 1 : 1,542 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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