Han
Han is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “vastness, galaxy, courageous.” Han (涵) means 'inclusive' or 'vast,' while 翰 means 'writing brush' or 'galaxy,' and 韩 is one of China's major surnames.
how do you pronounce Han?
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what does Han mean?
The name Han means “vastness, galaxy, courageous.” It comes from the Chinese language tradition.
Han (涵) means 'inclusive' or 'vast,' while 翰 means 'writing brush' or 'galaxy,' and 韩 is one of China's major surnames. The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) is so culturally significant that the majority ethnic group in China is called Han Chinese.
who are famous people named Han?
- Han Suyin (Chinese-British author)
- Han Geng (Chinese singer and actor)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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