Yan Meaning

What does Yan mean?

The name Yan is of Chinese origin.

The meaning of Yan is "gorgeous or swallow".

Yan is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 3 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Yan.

The Given Name Yan

Yan is a great choice for parents looking for a more unique name.

A daring name, Yan possesses great character.

Yan is unique yet compelling due to its delightful and sophisticated nature.

Yan Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 3,355 in baby name popularity for boys with 34 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 18,255 in baby name popularity for girls with 5 occurrences. It ranked 3,301 in baby name popularity for boys with 35 occurrences.

Want to see how Yan sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Yan Name Popularity Page.

Yan Related Names

Yan has the diminutive (nickname) Yanko.

Famous Yans

Yan Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Yan.

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Yan Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Yan in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Yan.

Just for fun, see the name Yan in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Yan in Nautical Flags page.