Nordan

Nordan is a term that can refer to several subjects, most commonly as a surname of Scandinavian origin and as a geographical name element. The etymology traces to a root meaning north in Old Norse and related Nordic languages, with the suffix or form that yields a toponymic or patronymic usage.

As a surname, Nordan is found among people of Nordic descent; it is relatively uncommon in modern registries but appears in genealogical records and contemporary biographical contexts.

As a place name, Nordan may appear as a geographic label in Nordic regions, often indicating a northern locality relative to a vantage point. It may be found as part of village or farm names, but it is not associated with a widely known city or region on standard maps.

In fiction and media, Nordan has sometimes been used as the name of a fictional town, clan, or family surname, chosen for its geographic connotations. Without a specific work, the usage remains generic.

See also: Norden, Nord, Nordahl.