Phan
Meaning of Phan
Phan is a unisex name that has its origins in Vietnam. In Vietnamese, it is pronounced as fahn (/fæn/). This unique and intriguing name has gained popularity in the United States, with occurrences dating back to 1983. While not consistently ranked highly, Phan has been given to both boys and girls, showcasing its versatility as a unisex option. The name Phan carries an air of elegance and distinction, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a name that stands out while still being culturally significant.
Pronunciation
Vietnamese
- Pronunced as fahn (/fæn/)
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Notable People Named Phan
| Phan Bội Châu was a Vietnamese nationalist who advocated for independence from French colonial rule and formed revolutionary organizations in the early 20th century. |
| Phan Đình Phùng was a prominent Vietnamese revolutionary who led rebel armies against French colonial forces in the 19th century and is considered a national hero. |
| Phan Thi Kim Phuc - Phan Thị Kim Phúc, also known as the "napalm girl," gained worldwide recognition as the subject of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph "The Terror of War" taken during the Vietnam War. |
| Phan Khắc Sửu was a South Vietnamese engineer and politician who served as a minister in Bảo Đại's government and as a civilian Chief of State of South Vietnam from 1964–65. |
| Phan Châu Trinh, also known as Tử Cán, was a prominent Vietnamese nationalist in the early 20th century who advocated for Vietnamese liberation through education and appealing to French democratic principles. |
| Phan Khôi was an influential intellectual leader in North Vietnam who inspired the Nhân Văn–Giai Phẩm affair, allowing scholars to criticize the Communist regime, but was later persecuted by the Communist Party of Vietnam. |
| Phan Thanh Hải, also known as "Anhbasg" or "Anh Ba Sài Gòn," is a Vietnamese dissident blogger who discussed controversial topics on the "Independent Journalists' Club" website. |
| Phan Văn Khải - Phan Van Khai was the fifth Prime Minister of Vietnam, serving from 1997 to 2006. |
| Phan Huy Ích was a Vietnamese poet who served two dynasties and wrote a preface to a book on Buddhism during the collapse of the Tay Son dynasty. |
| Phan Văn Tài Em is a retired Vietnamese footballer who played as a midfielder for Đong Tam Long An and was a member of the Vietnam national football team, earning the Vietnamese Golden Ball award in 2005. |
| Phan Nguyên Hồng is a Vietnamese academic known for his expertise in the mangrove ecosystem and was honored with the 2008 International Cosmos Prize. |
| Phan Tuấn Tài is a Vietnamese professional footballer known for his role as a left back or center back for V.League 1 club Viettel and the Vietnam national team. |
| Phan Thị Vàng Anh is a Vietnamese poet and short-story writer known for her contributions to post-Vietnam War literature. |
| Phan Thu Ngân, crowned the seventh Miss Vietnam in 2000, declined to compete in Miss Universe 2001 after receiving the best answer award in the competition. |
| Phan Thanh Bình is a retired Vietnamese footballer known for being the youngest goal scorer and player to represent Vietnam at the age of 16. |
