Keshan

Meaning of Keshan

Keshan is a male name with an interesting origin and unique associations. This name has American and British English pronunciations, both pronounced as keh-SHAN (/kəˈʃæn/ or /kəˈʃan/). A variation of this name is Keshawn.

When looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, the popularity of the name Keshan has fluctuated over the years. In 2018, there were 5 occurrences of babies being named Keshan, ranking it at 12,141. In previous years, it ranked at 10,762 in 2010 and 12,549 in 2008. During the early 2000s, it was more frequently chosen with rankings of 7th in 2001 (8,338 occurrences) and 8th in both 2000 (7,415 occurrences) and 1999 (8,702 occurrences).

While the origin of the name Keshan is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information, it can be speculated that it may have South Asian roots. The name Keshan could possibly be derived from Sanskrit or another Indian language since similar names are commonly found in India and neighboring countries.

The meaning behind the name Keshan remains uncertain without further information. However, one can associate this unique name with qualities such as strength and individuality due to its distinctive sound and relatively low occurrence rate compared to more popular names.

Overall, if you're looking for a less common yet intriguing male name with potential South Asian origins and a hint of uniqueness, then Keshan might be a great choice for your baby boy.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as keh-SHAN (/kəˈʃæn/)

British English

  • Pronunced as keh-SHAN (/kəˈʃan/)

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Similar Names to Keshan

Notable People Named Keshan

Keshan Wijerathne is a Sri Lankan cricketer who made his first-class debut for Colts Cricket Club in the 2016–17 Premier League Tournament on 21 December 2016.
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