An
Chinese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name An
The given name 'An' has multiple origins; as a Chinese name, it means "peace" or "tranquil" from the Chinese character 安, while as a Vietnamese name, it also means "peace" from the Sino-Vietnamese root, and in Sanskrit, it can mean "not" or a prefix of negation.
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Etymology
The given name 'An' has multiple origins; as a Chinese name, it means "peace" or "tranquil" from the Chinese character 安, while as a Vietnamese name, it also means "peace" from the Sino-Vietnamese root, and in Sanskrit, it can mean "not" or a prefix of negation. It is used in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean cultures, often without specific religious ties, though in Chinese history it appears in the name of the Tang dynasty rebel An Lushan.
An currently ranks #3,983 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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