Shan
shahn
Popularity
#9704
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Total Births
3,088
Peak Year
#105 in 1970
First Recorded
1944
Style
Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Can be a short form of Shannon (Irish river name) or a Chinese surname. In Chinese, 'Shan' can mean 'mountain,' 'good,' or 'kind'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Shan Cai
Fictional character from Meteor Garden
Personality Traits
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