Nan
Found 8 entry about "Nan"
The pronunciation of Nan varies depending on the language and region. In English, it is typically pronounced as "næn". In Chinese, it is pronounced as "nan".
Nan Name meanings & History
This name has multiple origins. It can be a variant of the Hebrew name Nancy, meaning "grace". It can also be derived from the Chinese name Nan, meaning "south". In some cases, it is a diminutive form of names like Ann or Nancy. The meaning of the name Nan varies depending on its origin. In Hebrew, it means "grace". In Chinese, it means "south". As a diminutive form of Ann or Nancy, it has no specific meaning but is used as an affectionate nickname. Originally a diminutive of Ann. It may have originated with the affectionate phrase mine Ann, which was later reinterpreted as my Nan. It is now also used as a short form of Nancy. Nan can be used as both a first name and a middle name. It is often used as a nickname for longer names like Nancy or Ann, but it can also stand alone as its own name. It is suitable for both males and females, although it is more commonly used for girls.
Zodiac Sign of Nan: Neat Virgo
Synonyms of Nan:
N: Nutrition,Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous
A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry
Nan is:- a Boring name
- a Classic name
- a Common name
- a Informal name
- a Natural name
- a Simple name
- a Wholesome name
2.) NAN (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: Originally a pet form or an anagram of Ann (gracious, full of grace). Nan is now generally used as a short form of Nancy, which also originated as a pet form of Nan but which is now regarded as an independent given name. See ANNA and NANCY; Var: Nana, Nanna. (NAN)
3.) Nan (Unisex)
Usage:
Description: Short form of Johannes or Johanna. This name can also be a short form of names that contain the Germanic element nand, such as Ferdinand and Nanthild.
4.) Nan (Unisex)
Usage:
Meanings: The name Nan is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which means "gracious" or "full of grace".
Description: The name Nan is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which means "gracious" or "full of grace". Short form of Johannes or Johanna. This name can also be a short form of names that contain the Germanic element nand, such as Ferdinand and Nanthild. Nan is a versatile name that can be used for either gender. It is often given as a nickname for female names that contain the letters "an" or "anne".
Famous People
Famous people with the name Nan include Nan Palmero, an American technology consultant and speaker, and Nan Whaley, an American politician and mayor of Dayton, Ohio.
5.) Nan (Unisex)
Usage:
Meanings: Grace, Favor, or Person from the East
Description: Grace, Favor, or Person from the East. Short form of Johannes or Johanna. This name can also be a short form of names that contain the Germanic element nand, such as Ferdinand and Nanthild. Nan is typically used as a standalone name, but it can be also be used as a nickname for names such as Nancy or Ann.
6.) Nan (Female)
7.) NAN (Female)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: Originally a pet form or an anagram of Ann (gracious, full of grace). Nan is now generally used as a short form of Nancy, which also originated as a pet form of Ann, but is now regarded as an independent given name. Pet: Nanny; Nandag (Gaelic). (NAN)
