Boy name
Kwan name meaning
“group; lord, noble”
Kwan is a masculine name in Chinese romanization that can mean group, lord, or noble, depending on its written character. In Cantonese pronunciation, it can represent 群, meaning group, or 君, meaning lord or noble. The character used determines which meaning applies to the name.
What does Kwan mean?
Group; lord, noble
In Indonesian: kelompok; tuan, bangsawan
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 Kwan
In Chinese romanization, Kwan can represent several characters, including Cantonese 群, 'group', or 君, 'lord or noble'. Its exact meaning depends on the written character.
| Starts with | K |
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How to pronounce Kwan
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kwan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏ꧀ꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊ᮪ᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Kwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kwan ranks #3,411 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kwan
Famous people named Kwan
- Kwan Ko Siu-wah · b. 1924
- Kwan Sioe Moei
- Kwan Wen Lung
FAQ about the name Kwan
What is the meaning of Kwan?
Kwan means group; lord, noble. In Chinese romanization, Kwan can represent several characters, including Cantonese 群, 'group', or 君, 'lord or noble'. Its exact meaning depends on the written character.
Is Kwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Kwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Kwan have?
Kwan has 1 syllable (Kwan) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kwan?
Kwan ranks #3,411 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Kwan?
Notable people named Kwan include Kwan Ko Siu-wah, Kwan Sioe Moei, Kwan Wen Lung.
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