Kashan
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kashan
Kashan derives from Persian origin, with the name likely referring to the city of Kashan in central Iran, historically known as a center of silk production and ceramics; the toponym itself may relate to Persian roots meaning "mill" or "factory." The name is primarily used in Persian, Islamic, and Middle Eastern cultures, with historical significance tied to the ancient Kashanite region and the city's prominence along trade routes during medieval periods.
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Etymology
Kashan derives from Persian origin, with the name likely referring to the city of Kashan in central Iran, historically known as a center of silk production and ceramics; the toponym itself may relate to Persian roots meaning "mill" or "factory." The name is primarily used in Persian, Islamic, and Middle Eastern cultures, with historical significance tied to the ancient Kashanite region and the city's prominence along trade routes during medieval periods.
Kashan currently ranks #11,672 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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