Xuan

Xuan, in the form Xuân, is a Vietnamese unisex name that means 'the spring'. Additionally, Xuan represents an Asturian variant of Juan, the Spanish form of the biblical name Johannes, which carries the meaning 'God is gracious'.

What does the name Xuan mean?

Xuan, in the spelling Xuân, refers to a unisex first name from Vietnam and means 'the spring'. At the same time, Xuan is also an Asturian variant of Juan, the Spanish equivalent of the biblical name Johannes, which means 'God is gracious'.

Where does the name Xuan come from?

Xuan is a first name that is used for both females and males and has its roots in Ancient Hebrew as well as Vietnamese. It carries the meanings 'the spring' and 'God is gracious'. The Ancient Hebrew components are jô, meaning 'God', and ḥnn, meaning 'to be gracious to someone'. In Vietnamese, xuân (春) stands for 'spring'. The languages are Spanish and Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce Xuan?

The sound and pronunciation of Xuan is monosyllabic and compact. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Schu-an' [ʃu̯an], where the sh-sound combines a gentle opening with an open vowel connection. The deeper U-sound adds depth to the sound. The nasal ending rounds off the pronunciation softly. Xuan conveys a modern and independent feel – present, clear, and sonically special.

When is the name day of Xuan?

As a variant of Juan and Johannes, Xuan is celebrated on June 24 and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Xuan is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 1,609th place. In the last ten years, Xuan has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,120th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,654th. Global popularity and frequency of Xuan are also to be considered.

Nicknames & pet names

Xuni