Gender: Female
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Gentle, Gracious
Pronunciation: W AA N
Popularity Rank: #1,422
The name Wan is of Chinese origin and means Gentle, Gracious. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Wan is commonly found in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and 75 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W AA N
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Wan is recorded 46,821 times globally, ranking it as the 1,422th most common name worldwide.
Wan is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 40,511 occurrences, making it the 10th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Wan is found among 1 in every 49 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #10 | 1 : 49 |
| Hong Kong | #175 | 1 : 184 |
| Singapore | #249 | 1 : 405 |
| United States of America | #7,981 | 1 : 6,627 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #35 | 1 : 352 |
| Saudi Arabia | #12,607 | 1 : 16,158 |
| Macao | #291 | 1 : 645 |
| Egypt | #14,893 | 1 : 17,922 |
| China | #571 | 1 : 1,147 |
| United Kingdom | #5,212 | 1 : 4,421 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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