Asan
Korean/Turkic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Asan
The name 'Asan' typically means "handsome" or "good" in Korean, derived from the native Korean word *asan* (아산), though it can also be a variant of the Turkish name "Asan" meaning "healthy" or "well-being" from Old Turkic *as* (health).
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Etymology
The name 'Asan' typically means "handsome" or "good" in Korean, derived from the native Korean word *asan* (아산), though it can also be a variant of the Turkish name "Asan" meaning "healthy" or "well-being" from Old Turkic *as* (health). It is used in Korean and Turkish cultures, with no strong religious association; historically, it appears as a given name in Korea and as a surname in Central Asian Turkic contexts, but lacks notable historical figures.
Asan currently ranks #5,414 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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