Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
xān is a romanization of خان. خان comes from Classical Persian.
Explained through its name family
xān’s family of names
In Urdu usage, xān as a surname is a Roman-alphabet rendering of خان. In Hindi usage, xān as a surname is a Roman-alphabet rendering of ख़ान. In Hindi usage, xān as a surname is a transliteration of ख़ान.
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Around the world
xān has relatives in 3 languages.
3 related names in 3 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Spellings & scripts 3
The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.
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