Meaning
grace, mercy
Origin
An is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (BE, CZ, DE, DZ, EG, FR, IT, JM, MA, MO, MU, MY, NL, PL, TN, US).
Style
- traditional
- elegant
- feminine
- nature
- classic
- religious
Famous people named An
- Saint Anne
- Saint Áine
- Saint An of Ireland (legendary)
- Anwar Sadat
- Prophet Muhammad's name for his daughter Fatimah
- Ån the River (mythological figure)
Variations
Ann, Anne, Ean, En, Ane, Ana, Anh, Anis, Ani, Anna, Aine, Ania
Nicknames
Ania, Anka
Popularity
An appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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