Anquan
American · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Anquan
The name 'Anquan' is a modern American invention, typically interpreted as a combination of the prefix "An-" and the word "quan," meaning "peace" or "righteousness," derived from the Chinese philosophical concept of *quan* (权/權) or from the African American practice of creating unique names with aspirational meanings.
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Etymology
The name 'Anquan' is a modern American invention, typically interpreted as a combination of the prefix "An-" and the word "quan," meaning "peace" or "righteousness," derived from the Chinese philosophical concept of *quan* (权/權) or from the African American practice of creating unique names with aspirational meanings. It is used primarily in African American communities within the United States, with no notable historical or religious context, emerging as a contemporary given name since the late 20th century.
Anquan currently ranks #9,632 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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