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An
An Pronunciation
An is pronounced AHN /ΛΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace, safety'; here for boys; routes layeredMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
An comes from Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace, safety' (routes layered, which we note). A serene, minimal name across East Asia, here for boys.
In the U.S. it appears in Chinese and Vietnamese families. Rare, peace at the root, and serene.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce An?
An is pronounced AHN (/ΛΙn/). Press play above to hear An said aloud.
How do you say An?
An is said AHN (/ΛΙn/). Press play above to hear An said aloud.
What does the name An mean?
An is Chinese and Vietnamese for 'peace, tranquility'.
Is An a boy or girl name?
An is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is An?
An is a rare name in the U.S.