Kwan
Meaning
Strong, firm, or a gate/barrier, depending on the Hanja used.
Origin
Korean
History & Etymology
Kwan is a Korean surname and also a given name, predominantly for males, though it can be used for females. As a surname, it is written with the Hanja 關 (meaning 'gate, barrier') or 官 (meaning 'government official'). The Kwan clan (Gwan-ssi) is a relatively small Korean clan, with various bon-gwan (ancestral seats) such as Jeonju and Gwangsan.
As a given name, 'Kwan' can be formed from various Hanja combinations, leading to different meanings. Common Hanja for 'Kwan' in given names include 寬 (meaning 'generous, broad'), 觀 (meaning 'to see, observe'), and 冠 (meaning 'crown, cap'). The specific meaning often depends on the Hanja chosen by the parents, reflecting their hopes or aspirations for the child.
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Alternative Spellings & Variants
- Gwan
Kwan in different fonts
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