Yan Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈjæn/

yan

UK

/ˈjæn/

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Definition

Yan is usually a proper noun, most commonly used as a given name or surname, especially in Chinese communities.

Usage & Nuances

'Yan' is almost always used as a name—either a first name or surname. It’s especially common among people of Chinese descent. Not used as a regular English word.

• Spanish: yan (nombre propio, usualmente nombre chino)
• Portuguese (BR): yan (nome próprio, geralmente nome chinês)
• Portuguese (PT): yan (nome próprio, geralmente nome chinês)
• Chinese (Simplified): 燕 (常见中文名字)
• Chinese (Traditional): 燕 (常見中文名字)
• Hindi: यान (व्यक्तिगत नाम, अक्सर चीनी नाम)
• Arabic: يان (اسم شخصي، غالبًا اسم صيني)
• Bengali: ইয়ান
• Russian: Ян
• Japanese: ヤン
• Vietnamese: Yan
• Korean: 얀
• Turkish: Yan
• Urdu: یان
• Indonesian: Yan

Example Sentences

Yan is my best friend from China.

basic

The teacher called Yan to the board.

basic

Yan has two older sisters.

basic

When I visited Beijing, Yan showed me around the city.

natural

Did you finish the project with Yan yet?

natural

It was Yan who found my lost wallet.

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