San
/san/ French Unisex
Meaning & Origin
San is a French name meaning "San can be a shortened form of various names meaning 'holy' or 'saint,' or a name of Japanese origin. Its meaning varies greatly depending on the origin.". The etymology depends entirely on the intended origin. It can derive from Spanish/Italian 'San' meaning 'saint' (from Latin 'sanctus'), or from Japanese as a honorific title. It can also be a short form of other names, therefore having different etymologies.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Unisex
Phonetic san
IPA sæn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as san. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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