Gender: Male
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Pride, Prestige, Famous, Respected, Dignity, Splendour Super
Pronunciation: SH AE N
Popularity Rank: #3,054
The name Shan is of Chinese origin and means Pride, Prestige, Famous, Respected, Dignity, Splendour Super, Peaceful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shan is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, and 79 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Shan is recorded 20,834 times globally, ranking it as the 3,054th most common name worldwide.
Shan is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 4,624 occurrences, making it the 717th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Shan is found among 1 in every 260 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #717 | 1 : 625 |
| Malaysia | #626 | 1 : 924 |
| United Arab Emirates | #343 | 1 : 475 |
| United States of America | #2,188 | 1 : 1,227 |
| Hong Kong | #309 | 1 : 317 |
| United Kingdom | #1,070 | 1 : 498 |
| Oman | #597 | 1 : 706 |
| Singapore | #458 | 1 : 667 |
| Qatar | #371 | 1 : 699 |
| Kuwait | #616 | 1 : 989 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2024 01:44 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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