masculine Alan

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Origin:
breton
Name Root:
alan
Meaning:*
There are numerous differing etymologies attributed to the name. The name was first introduced into England by Bretons, who took part in the Norman Invasion in the 11th-century. Alan is also an ancient Breton personal name (hence the modern English name Alan), as well as being a French Norman name. In Breton, Alan is a colloquial term for a fox and may originally have meant “deer,” making it cognate with Old Welsh Alan. There are numerous variations of the name in English. The variants Allan and Allen are generally considered to be derived from the surnames Allan and Allen. Alanus de Rupe was a Roman Catholic theologian noted for his views on prayer. Some writers claim him as a native of Germany, though Cornelius Sneek assures us that he was born in Brittany.

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catalan
danish
danish
english
english
finnish
finnish
french
french
galician
galician
german
german
icelandic
icelandic
norwegian
norwegian
scottish
scottish
swedish
swedish
welsh
welsh

Use in other languages

italian
spanish
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german
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french
irish
welsh
middle english
old french
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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #189


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #1662

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Numerological Values: #1

The number 1 is associated with leadership and independence. People with this name-number demonstrate great inner strength and have much potential for financial success and other accomplishments in life. These individuals are believed to make good use of their inborn talents and leadership abilities to influence and lead people.

Chakra Number: #1
Root Chakra "Muladhara"

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Color meaning: Red

The color red is a warm and positive color associated with our most physical needs and our will to survive. It exudes a strong and powerful masculine energy. Red is energizing. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action. It signifies a pioneering spirit and leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination. It is also strong-willed and can give confidence to those who are shy or lacking in will power.

Name Songs

According to: itunes

Song
Artist
alan et la pomme
adamo

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