San
/san/ French Unisex
Meaning & Origin
San is a French name meaning "San can be a shortened form of various names meaning 'holy' or 'saint,' or a name of Japanese origin. Its meaning varies greatly depending on the origin.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The etymology depends entirely on the intended origin. It can derive from Spanish/Italian 'San' meaning 'saint' (from Latin 'sanctus'), or from Japanese as a honorific title. It can also be a short form of other names, therefore having different etymologies.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Unisex
Phonetic san
IPA sæn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as san. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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