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An Pronunciation

An is pronounced AHN /ˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace; apricot'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Peace in one syllable: An is Chinese and Vietnamese for 'peace, tranquility'. Serene, minimal, and graceful.

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Origin MediumChinese, Vietnamese

MeaningFrom Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace; apricot'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4373 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

An comes from Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace; apricot' (routes layered, which we note). A serene, minimal name across East Asia, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese and Vietnamese families. Rare, peace at the root, and serene.

Did you know? An means 'peace, tranquility' in Chinese — and 'peace' (or 'apricot') in Vietnamese; a serene, single-syllable name used across East Asia for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 78%

Chinese/Vietnamese references — An — routes layered

Variations

AnnAnh

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce An?

An is pronounced AHN (/ˈɑn/). Press play above to hear An said aloud.

How do you say An?

An is said AHN (/ˈɑn/). Press play above to hear An said aloud.

What does the name An mean?

An is Chinese and Vietnamese for 'peace, tranquility' (Vietnamese also 'apricot').

Is An a boy or girl name?

An is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is An?

An is a rare name in the U.S.