Unisex name
Ardan name meaning
“high, exalted”
Ardan is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meanings 'high' and 'exalted'. One established source is Irish Ardán, combining ard, meaning 'high', with the diminutive ending -án. The connection between this Irish source and Indonesian use is uncertain.
What does Ardan mean?
High, exalted
In Indonesian: tinggi, luhur
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Ardan
One established source is Irish Ardán, from ard, 'high', with the diminutive ending -án. Its connection to Indonesian usage is not always certain.
How to pronounce Ardan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦂꦢꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮁᮓᮔ᮪ |
Is Ardan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ardan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ardan ranks #388 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ardan
Famous people named Ardan
- Ardan Aras · b. 1984
- SM Ardan · b. 1932
- Ardan Adiperdana · b. 1959
- Ardan Ridho
FAQ about the name Ardan
What is the meaning of Ardan?
Ardan means high, exalted. One established source is Irish Ardán, from ard, 'high', with the diminutive ending -án. Its connection to Indonesian usage is not always certain.
Is Ardan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ardan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ardan have?
Ardan has 2 syllables (Ar-dan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ardan?
Ardan ranks #388 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ardan?
Notable people named Ardan include Ardan Aras, SM Ardan, Ardan Adiperdana.
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