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Nan

Meaning

Originally a diminutive of ANN. It may have originated with the affectionate phrase mine Ann, which

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Nan and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Creativity
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Leadership
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Integrity

Famous People Named Nan

Nan (surname)

Nan (南), Nangong (南宮), Nanguo (南郭) is a Chinese surname.

Nan Lian Garden

The Nan Lian Garden () is a Chinese Classical Garden in Diamond Hill, Hong Kong near Diamond Hill station.

Nan Braunton

Minnie Malinda "Nan" Braunton (4 April 1895 – 27 March 1978) was a British actress who had a prolific stage career during the 1930s and 1940s but who is best known today for playing Cissy Godfrey in.

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Nan Campbell

Nancy "Nan" Campbell (née Phelps; July 7, 1926 − November 19, 2013) was an American politician.

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Nan Hoover

Nan Hoover (12 May 1931 – 9 June 2008) was a Dutch/American-expatriate artist who is known for her pioneering work in video art, photography and performance art.

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Nan in Other Languages

African AmericanQuanna
Ancient GreekAgnes
BasqueAne
BasqueAnne
BelarusianAnna
BelarusianHanna
Biblical GreekAnna

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