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Boy names ending in “-an”

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545 boy names ending in “-an”, most popular first. One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light).

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Nepali boy names ending with an, and what they mean

The -an ending is one of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, and it is easy to hear why. It closes a name softly without making it long. This page gathers 545 boy names ending in -an, and the same ending appears in 16 names for girls. Many of these names come from Sanskrit words such as Pawan, meaning wind, Gagan, meaning sky, and Kiran, meaning ray of light.

  1. Wind, sky and light

    Pawan means wind and breeze, Gagan means sky, and Kiran means a ray of light. Each one ends in the same soft -an sound.

  2. Warm everyday names

    Suman means flower, and also good-minded and cheerful. Sujan means a good person, and Aman means peace, safety and security.

  3. Names with a story

    Laxman is the younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama. Madan names Kamadeva, the god of love, and Milan means a coming together of people.

Nepali boy names ending with an

Suman (सुमन) means flower, and also good-minded, cheerful and pleasant. Sujan means a good person: wise, virtuous and kind-hearted. Roshan (रोशन) means bright, shining and illuminated. Kiran means a ray of light, from the sun or the moon. Rajan means king or ruler, and Aman means peace, safety and security. If you like this closing sound, our page of boy names ending in esh is a natural next stop.

What the -an ending adds to a name

Some of these names describe the world around us. Pawan (पवन) means wind and breeze, Bhuwan means world, earth or universe, and Milan means a union or meeting of people. Others speak of a life well lived: Jeevan means life, Nishan means a sign or mark, and Pujan means worship and adoration. See the full list of boy names ending in an or browse boy names ending in raj for a different close.

Tips for parents

  • Say the full name with your surname a few times, since the -an ending can run smoothly into many family names.
  • Think about nicknames early, because names like Suman and Rajan shorten easily at home.
  • Let the meaning guide you: Aman carries a wish for peace, while Kiran carries light.
  • Read the list aloud and note the names you keep returning to, then compare just those few.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names ending with an?

Suman, Sujan, Roshan, Kiran, Rajan and Aman all end in -an. Suman means flower or cheerful, Sujan means a good person, and Kiran means a ray of light.

What does the ending an mean in boy names?

It is one of the most common closing sounds in Nepali boy names. Many come from Sanskrit words such as Pawan, meaning wind, Gagan, meaning sky, and Kiran, meaning ray of light. The sound itself has no single meaning; the word behind each name does.

Which boy names ending in an are short and simple?

Aman, Milan and Kiran are short and easy to spell. Aman means peace, Milan means a coming together, and Kiran means a ray of light.

Where can I see more Nepali boy names by ending?

Browse boy names by ending to compare -an with -esh, -endra and -raj. It is a simple way to find a sound that fits your surname.