An
Meaning of An
An is a unisex name that can be pronounced as "ahn" in both American English and British English. It is a variation of the names Ann and Anne. The name An has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1946, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been consistently given to around 30-40 babies per year, ranking between approximately 3400-5000 in terms of popularity. While not as common as some other names, An still maintains a classic charm and simplicity that appeals to many parents.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ahn (/æn/)
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Notable People Named An
| An Lushan was a prominent general in the Tang dynasty, best known for sparking the An Lushan Rebellion. |
| An Jung-geun, also known as Ahn Joong-keun, was a prominent Korean independence activist and pan-Asianist with the baptismal name Thomas (도마). |
| An Byeong-hun - Byeong-Hun An, also known as Ben An, is a professional golfer from Seoul, South Korea, who became the youngest-ever winner of the U.S. Amateur in August 2009. |
| An Se-young is a South Korean badminton player who has achieved numerous accolades, including being named the Most Promising Player of the Year and Female Player of the Year by the BWF, and winning gold medals at the World Championships and Asian Games. |
