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Shan

Girl NameWelsh Origin

Meaning

Anglicized form of SIÂN.

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Name Personality

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

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Spirituality
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Courage
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Creativity
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Leadership
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Integrity

Famous People Named Shan

Shan Tinggui

Shan Tinggui is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Shan Xing

Shan Xing () is a popular Chinese Tang Dynasty poem, by Chinese poet Du Mu ().

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Shan Bullock

Shan Fadh Bullock (John William) (17 May 1865-27 February 1935) was an Irish writer.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Shan Wijayalal De Silva

Shan Wijayalal De Silva is a Sri Lankan politician.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Shan Hong

Shan Hong (born 10 February 1967) is a Chinese sport shooter who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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Shan in Other Languages

African AmericanDeshaun
African AmericanDeshawn
African AmericanKeshaun
BasqueGanix
BasqueIon
BasqueJon
Biblical GreekIoannes
Biblical LatinIohannes
BiblicalJehohanan
BiblicalJohanan
BiblicalJohn

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