| Meaning | water |
| Origin | Persian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-van |
About Avan
Elegant simplicity defines Avan. This four-letter name achieves what many longer names cannot—a perfect balance of sophistication and ease. Its gentle vowel sounds create a melodic quality that's pleasing to the ear, while the overall structure remains strong and purposeful. Avan transcends cultural boundaries effortlessly, fitting comfortably in diverse settings and communities. The name suggests refinement without pretension, strength without aggression. It's particularly appealing to parents seeking something uncommon but not invented, classic but not dated. Avan ages beautifully, equally suitable for a child, young adult, or seasoned professional. Its understated nature allows the individual to define the name rather than being defined by it.
Nicknames for Avan
| Av |
| Van |
| Vanny |
| A |
Famous People Named Avan
| Avan Jogia | Canadian actor and activist |
| Avan Tudor Jogia | British-Canadian actor, singer, and director |
| Avan Nava | American soccer player |
| Avan Hardwell | American photographer and artist |
| Avan Green | Jamaican cricketer |
| Avan Sayer | English musician |
| Avan Yadav | Indian politician |
| Avan Jogia Jr. | American artist and educator |
| Avan Middleton | Australian actor and filmmaker |
| Avan Ewaser | Canadian animator and illustrator |
| Avan Jogia Sr. | Canadian engineer and inventor |
| Avan Chanda | Indian writer and journalist |
| Avan Vinod | Indian dancer and choreographer |
| Avan Johnson | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Avan Smith | Australian scientist and researcher |
| Avan Khan | Pakistani musician and composer |
| Avan Rahman | Bangladeshi economist and academic |
| Avan Patel | British physician and author |
| Avan Rana | Nepali mountaineer |
| Avan Singh | Fijian rugby player |
Characters Named Avan
| Avan Enriya | Character in the "Chronicles of Avantia" book series |
| Avan Hardins | Character in the "Monster Blood Tattoo" series by D.M. Cornish |
| Avan Astrax | Character in the "Dark-Hunter" series by Sherrilyn Kenyon |
| Avan Wexler | Character in the "Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians" series by Brandon Sanderson |
| Avan Doala | Character in the "Legacy of Orïsha" series by Tomi Adeyemi |
| Avan Blackwood | Character in the "Shadowdance" series by David Dalglish |
| Avan Elhardt | Character in the "Codex Alera" series by Jim Butcher |
| Avan Loran | Character in the "Warhammer 40,000" universe |
| Avan Jensen | Character in the "The Sorcery Ascendant Sequence" series by Mitchell Hogan |
| Avan Frey | Character in the "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski |
| Avan Dereth | Character in the "Farseer Trilogy" by Robin Hobb |
| Avan Bane | Character in the "Pellinor" series by Alison Croggon |
| Avan Glynn | Character in the "The Broken Empire" series by Mark Lawrence |
| Avan Harar | Character in the "Shadow of the Hegemon" by Orson Scott Card |
| Avan Arken | Character in the "Children of Telm" series by Dean F. Wilson |
| Avan Marek | Character in the "Star Wars - The Old Republic" video game |
| Avan Swift | Character in the "Silverwing" book series by Kenneth Oppel |
| Avan Vos | Character in the "Star Wars" universe |
| Avan Dala | Character in the "Star Trek" universe |
| Avan Mirrassou | Character in the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan |