Xan

Xan Meaning & Origin

About Xan
The name "Xan" is a diminutive form of the name Alexander, derived from the Greek name "Alexandros" meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." It is a short and modern variation of the traditional name, often used as a standalone name or as a nickname for those named Alexander.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Xan are male.

Xan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
XA
🔊 Soundex
X050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
X500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Xan in Braille

Here's how to represent Xan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Xan in braille

How to Spell the Name Xan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Xan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Xan in sign language

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