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Origin: Chinese

Meaning: Close

Kuan is a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin and is the Romanized form of the surname Guan. Over centuries, this name has belonged to generals, painters, poets, and actors. Examples of notable forebearers include Fan Kuan, a Chinese painter of the Song dynasty, and Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founder and first prime minister. Kuan and its variants share the meaning "close," reflecting the impenetrable bond between you and baby.