Zan

Zan Meaning & Origin

About Zan
The name "Zan" is of Slavic origin and is typically used as a diminutive form of the name Alexander or Alexandra. It carries the meaning of "defender" or "protector." People with the name Zan are often seen as strong, courageous, and reliable individuals who have a natural inclination to safeguard and support others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zan are male.

Zan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/zĂŚn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zan in Braille

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

The name Zan in braille

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

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

The name Zan in sign language

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