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An- Gender:Female
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:あん - :アン
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Anchan(あんちゃん)
Anpyon( あんぴょん)Anpi( あんぴー)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. 
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
An
Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 variations
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "An," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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愛晏- An -
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Name ideas examples
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
晏 means "late, peaceful, serene."
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Late - Lateness teaches the value of time and the importance of punctuality. May your child value time, understanding its preciousness and irreversibility.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Serene - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.
杏- An -
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
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Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
朱音- An -
朱 means "red, currency unit."
Name ideas examples
Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.
Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
音 means "sound, melody, tidings."
Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.
Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.
On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.
Verse - A song or piece of music.
Name ideas examples
Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.
Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.
On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.
Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
亜杏- An -
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Name ideas examples
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
杏 means "apricot, ginkgo."
Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.
Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
Name ideas examples
Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
安間- An -
安 means "peaceful, to calm, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Cheap - Low in price.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Name ideas examples
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Affordable - Being affordable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be affordable, letting this quality guide their path.
Cheap - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Easy - Easy - Simple; effortless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.
Reassuring - Medicine represents healing, care, and the restoration of wholeness. May your child bring healing wherever there is hurt.
間 means "between."
Gap - A gap or separation.
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
To Switch - To switch places.
Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).
Name ideas examples
Between Pillars - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.
Inside - Inside represents inner life, depth, and the treasures hidden within. May your child cultivate a rich inner life, full of hidden treasures.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
To Heal - The act of heal represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child heal with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Mix - The act of mix represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mix with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Separate - The act of separate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child separate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Spy - The act of spy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child spy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Switch - The act of switch represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child switch with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
亜波連- An -
亜 means "sub-, asia, second."
Asia - The Asian continent.
Second - Following the first.
Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Name ideas examples
Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.
Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.
Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.
波 means "wave, surge, spread."
Name ideas examples
Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
連 means "connect, continuous, accompany."
Continuous - Without interruption.
Accompany - To go along with.
Companion - A person who is with another.
Linked - To be linked together in a relationship.
Repeatedly - To occur or happen repeatedly.
Unit - A unit of measurement for counting newspapers.
Name ideas examples
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Continuous - Being continuous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be continuous, letting this quality guide their path.
Accompany - Accompanying represents togetherness, support, and the gift of presence. May your child accompany others through life's journey, a faithful companion.
Companion - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Linked - Linked - To be linked together in a relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of linked throughout life.
Repeatedly - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Unit - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Real Persons
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
- 古川 杏 Japanese actress (2002- )
JP - 南里 杏 Japanese association football player (2001- ) JP
- 小川 あん Japanese actress (1998- ) JP
- 斎田 杏 Japanese volleyball player (1993- ) JP
- 神谷 あん Japanese race queen (1982- ) JP
- 小西 杏 Japanese table tennis player (1980- ) EN JP
- 中原 杏 Japanese manga artist (1969- ) EN JP
- 春日 アン Japanese voice actress (1966- ) JP
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