Nan
/nan/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Nan is a English name meaning "Grace; favour". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. As a diminutive, its etymology derives from the longer names it shortens, such as Nancy (a diminutive of Ann), Ann (Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'), Hannah (Hebrew for 'grace'), or Nanette (French diminutive of Anne). If used as a standalone name, the etymology can vary depending on the cultural context.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic nan
IPA næn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as nan. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Nan
- · Nan Leslie - Actress
- · Nan Grey - Actress
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