Than name meaning
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What does Than mean?
The rare boy name Than has origin in Vietnamese. Than is variant of lofty Tan. Tan is a variant of famous Tanner. Tan is Dutch cognate of the name with "Thanks". Rare Tan has its origin in Old English and Vietnamese is used dominantly in English, Turkish and Dutch, Tan means "Lion and Leather-tanner".
Variants of Than
How popular is the name Than?
Than is an uncommon baby name in United States where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Than is extremely popular in Myanmar where every 1 in 70 have the name as well as in Vietnam.
Also the baby name is popular in India, Thailand and Cambodia. At least, 1120000 people globally have carried Than as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12128 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6671 | 7 |
| 1986 | 4851 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5619 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6259 | 5 |
| 1956 | 3939 | 5 |
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Numerological analysis of Than
You love to change and can't stand constancy and monotony. Planning is what keeps your mind in shape. You are not stubborn but flexible and think outside the limits. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff. Sometimes, you act like a control freak. You don't depend on anyone's understanding and support. You want to help others and leave an impression.
Other names similar to Than
- Idaile - Origin of Idaile is in English, meaning of Idaile is "From the Yew Tree Valley and From the Yew-Tree Valley" is a baby boy name. Idaile is derivation of Idal.
- Frost - Originated from English, Unheard-of Frost means "One who is Cold" is used for boys
- Pagen - Unfamiliar girl name Pagen means "Pagan" is of English origin. Pagen is derivation of Pagan.
- Birtin - Origin of Birtin is in Old English is a boy name, meaning of Birtin is "Bright Settlement, The Words Burh Which Means Protection Fortress Castle and From the Fortified Town". Birtin is resulted from Burton.
- Bundy - Bundy's meaning is Free is originated from English is bestowed upon boys
Famous people named Than
- Than Tun, influential Burmese historian as well as an outspoken critic of the military junta of Burma
- Than Shwe, Burmese strongman politician
- Thanh Hang in Nu Hon Than Chet as Actress
- In 1965, Than Tu Vu played the role of N in drama, war flick Bien lua.
- In 1986, Than Quy Vu portrayed the role of N in drama, war film Khong co duong chan troi.
Lists having Than
- Boy names beginning with T
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Boy names that ends with -han
- Baby Names that mean Lion
- Baby Names that mean Belonging
- Baby Names that mean Christ
- Baby Names that mean Anointed
- Baby Names that mean One
- Baby Names that mean Dawn
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html