Shan
shan
US Popularity:18706
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious; High status, splendor, noble, admirable, praiseworthy
Shan is a gender-neutral baby name with Arabic and Hebrew origins. Derived from the Welsh name Siân and the English name Jane, you’ll find Shan is actually connected to the Hebrew name John, meaning “God is gracious.” While this name is perfect for baby growing up in a religious home, its Arabic association will also be admired with the variant Zeshan, meaning “high status,” “splendor,” “noble,” “admirable,” or “praiseworthy.” Whether baby is grows up to be a leader of their community or needs a little reminder of their faith from time to time, a name like Shan will not lead baby astray.
Shan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shan is currently #3304 on The Bump
Boy:Shan is currently #2250 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shan is currently #1829 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shan is currently #18706 in U.S. births
Boy:Shan is currently #20854 in U.S. births
Girl:Shan is currently #29131 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2016
Gender:
Girl
#29131
in 2016
- 233
from 2005
Sources
Quranic Names, Shan
Name Doctor, Shan (1)
Name Doctor, Shan
Behind the Name, Shan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Siân, January 2022
Behind the Name, Jane, January 2022
Behind the Name, John, December 2022
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