Avan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahv-ahn
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Indian origin, meaning "water" or "earth."

Avan is a name with multiple origins and meanings, adding to its richness and versatility. Derived from the Gaelic word "abhainn," meaning "river," it also has Kurdish roots where it means "water" and "earth" or "nature" in Sanskrit. Avan's popularity trend is unclear based on available data; specific statistics on its rise or fall in popularity are not provided., due to its modern sound and multicultural roots. Avan is a name with meanings related to grace, water, and protection. This multifaceted heritage makes Avan a unique and meaningful choice for a child's name.

Avan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Avan is currently #26398 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Avan is currently #15164 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Avan is currently #12907 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Avan is currently #7371 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

Popularity Trend Chart

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