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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Peace, safety
- Origin
- Chinese and Vietnamese
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AHN
An is a short, gender-neutral name that comes from Chinese and Vietnamese, where it carries the meaning of peace and safety. It's pronounced AHN, and its clean, modern sound feels worldly without being fussy. If you want a name that is one syllable and easy to say, An fits that.
Meaning & Origin of An
Meaning: Peace, safety.
Origin: Chinese and Vietnamese.
How to Pronounce An
AHNIPA /ˈɑːn/
Popularity of An
An is rare in the U.S. today: it ranked #4313 in 2024, with a count of 24. Its high point was #1975 in 1985, with a count of 29.
Names Like An
These names share An’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name An mean?
Peace, safety.
How do you pronounce An?
An is pronounced AHN (IPA: /ˈɑːn/).
Is An a popular name right now?
An peaked at #1975 in 1985 and is ranked #4313 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1946–2024.)
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