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Chan 1
3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Khmer
Scripts ចន្ទ, ច័ន្ទ(Khmer)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈcɑn/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "moon" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit चन्द्र (chandra).
Added 4/7/2021 by HL

Chan 2
not set
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts (Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /ʈ͡ʂan/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Alternate transcription of Chinese 詹 (see Zhan).
Added 1/30/2023 by anonymous

Chan 3
not set
Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)

Meaning & History

Shortened form of Chandler used by lolcow Christian Weston Chandler (1982-), who goes by the nickname Chris-Chan, most likely influenced by the Japanese diminutive suffix ちゃん (chan) commonly used in anime and manga fandom.
Added 11/26/2024 by BlakeIsHereStudios


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Chan