Nepali boy name
Shaan name meaning
शान
Say it: SHAAN/san/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- Rare
Meaning of Shaan
Pride, glory, dignity; splendour and honour.
नेपालीमा: शान नामको अर्थ गौरव, प्रतिष्ठा, वैभव र सम्मान हुन्छ।
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Shaan at a glance
| Name | Shaan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शान also सहान, शां |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | Persian |
| Commonly used in | Modern, Muslim tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 5 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | Rare in our data |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Gaurav♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Gaurab♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Raushan♂रोशनBright, shining
- Mahima♂♀महिमाGreatness, glory and majesty
- Manita♂♀मनिताHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Mohammed♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratistha♂♀प्रतिष्ठाPrestige, honour, dignity
- Yash♂यशFame, glory, success
Names that sound like Shaan
- Sharan♂शरणRefuge, shelter, protection
- Shajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Shayan♂शयनWorthy, deserving (Persian)
- Suman♂सुमनFlower
- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Susan♂सुसनLily
- Shyam♂श्यामDark, dusky
- Sijan♂सिजनCreation, a creative act
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Shrawan♂श्रवणHearing
- Saman♂समनEqual, alike
Shaan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐵𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒰𑒢 |
| Bengali | শান |
| Gujarati | શાન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀸𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | śān |
FAQ about the name Shaan
What is the meaning of Shaan?
Shaan means: Pride, glory, dignity; splendour and honour. (नेपालीमा: शान, गौरव)
Is Shaan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Shaan in Nepali?
Shaan is written शान in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written सहान or शां.
How do you pronounce Shaan?
Shaan is pronounced SHAAN (IPA: /san/).
What is the origin of the name Shaan?
Shaan is of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Shaan?
Shaan is rare in our data.