San: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: san
Origin: France
gender-female

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Region Origin: English, Spanish
Meaning: San means "saint" or "holy."

The name "San" is a concise yet culturally rich appellation that has been adorned by several notable figures in the spheres of arts, entertainment, and sports over the past six decades. Renowned individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions to their respective fields, leaving a lasting imprint on society. Through their accomplishments, they have helped to elevate the name "San" to a position of recognition and admiration in contemporary popular culture.

San Name Popularity Data

chat-overall San is currently #37990 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: San is currently #21664 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: San is currently #18856 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: San is currently #10873 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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