Shan
Meaning of Shan
The name Shan is a versatile and culturally rich choice for a baby boy, with roots in both Chinese and Irish traditions. In Mandarin Chinese, Shan (pronounced as "shahn") often means "mountain" or "coral," symbolizing strength and natural beauty. Meanwhile, in Irish culture, Shan (pronounced as "shan") is a variant of Sean, which means "wise" or "old." The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, peaking notably in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Although less common today, it remains an elegant and meaningful option for parents seeking a unique yet historically grounded name. Variations such as Shannen and Shann offer further flexibility while retaining the core essence of this distinguished name.
Pronunciation
Chinese (Mandarin)
- Pronunced as shahn (/ʃan/)
Irish
- Pronunced as shan (/hən/)
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Similar Names to Shan
Notable People Named Shan
| Shan Masood is a Pakistani international cricketer, the current captain of the Pakistan Test cricket team, and plays for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Karachi Kings as a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium-fast bowler. |
| Deshabandu Shanthilal Nilkantha Wickremesinghe, known as Shan Wickremesinghe, is a prominent Sri Lankan media figure, founder of ITN, and chairman of TNL television and radio network. |
| Shan Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is a Tamil Canadian recording artist and director known for his albums "Saviors" and "Trigger Happy Heartbreak." |
| Shan Sa, also known as Yan Ni, is a French author and painter, best known for her novels "The Girl Who Played Go" and "Empress," and has received several prestigious awards for her work. |
| Shan Tao is a retired Chinese basketball player who participated in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. |
