allan

word

AL-uhn

AL-uhn

Definition

Allan is a masculine given name, commonly used in English-speaking countries. It may also be used as a surname.

Usage & Nuances

The spelling 'Allan' differs from 'Alan' or 'Allen', which are also common. Always capitalized as a proper noun. Mainly used as a first name, but sometimes as a last name.

Spanish: Allan (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Allan (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Allan (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 艾伦 (人名)Chinese (Traditional): 艾倫 (人名)Hindi: एलन (नाम)Arabic: آلان (اسم علم)Bengali: অ্যালান Russian: Аллан Japanese: アラン Vietnamese: Allan Korean: 앨런 Turkish: Allan Urdu: ایلن Indonesian: Allan

Example Sentences

Allan is my best friend.

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Ms. Smith's son is named Allan.

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Allan works in a hospital.

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I’ll ask Allan if he wants to join us for dinner.

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Have you met Allan? He's hilarious!

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Allan just moved here from Scotland.

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