Shan

A Quranic Name for Boys and Girls

Shan is variant of Shaan and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Shan or Shaan, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Shaan.

Full Meaning of Shan

Shan is a direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means “greatness”, “importance”, “rank”, “stature”, “significance”, “majesty”, “matter”, “affair”, “business”, “activity”.

In whatever activity you may be engaged, and whichever part of the Quran you recite, and whatever deed you do, We are witness to it when you are engaged in it. Not the smallest particle on the earth or in heaven is hidden from your Lord; and there is nothing smaller or bigger but is recorded in a clear Book. (Quran 10:61)