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Van — Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Van is a girl's name of Vietnamese origin. Vân is a feminine given name of Vietnamese origin. It means 'cloud' or 'mist'.

Van

Letter: V
Girl

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Meaning of Van:

Vân is a feminine given name of Vietnamese origin. It means 'cloud' or 'mist'. The name Vân evokes a sense of beauty and tranquility, like the gentle mist floating in the air. It is a poetic and graceful name for a girl.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: Vietnamese
  • US popularity: In 2022, 245 newborns in the United States were named Van (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1953 with 591 babies.

Origin:

Vietnamese

Similar Names:

Vahn , Vana , Vane , Vang , Vani , Vann , Vano , Vans , Vanu , Vaun

More names starting with V:

Va , Vaahin , Vaani , Vaanika , Vaanya , Vaaroozh , Vaaspuhar , Vaast , Vaayu , Vachan , Vache , Vachel

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Frequently asked questions about Van

What does the name Van mean?

Vân is a feminine given name of Vietnamese origin. It means 'cloud' or 'mist'. The name Vân evokes a sense of beauty and tranquility, like the gentle mist floating in the air. It is a poetic and graceful name for a girl.

What is the origin of the name Van?

Van is a girl's name of Vietnamese origin.

Is Van a boy or girl name?

Van is commonly used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Van?

In 2022, 245 newborns in the United States were named Van, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1953, with 591 babies given the name.

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