Saranan

Saranan is a personal name of Thai origin, used primarily as a masculine given name and, less commonly, as a family name among Thai communities and in Thai diaspora. The name is linked in some linguistic interpretations to Sanskrit or Pali roots associated with shelter, refuge, or protection, concepts that appear in Buddhist and Southeast Asian naming traditions. In Thai culture, given names are often chosen for their phonetic qualities and auspicious associations, and Saranan is valued for its balanced sound and positive connotations rather than for a specific semantic label.

The spelling Saranan is one of several transliterations. Variants such as Saranan or Seranan may appear depending on the transliteration system or regional pronunciation. The pronunciation can vary with local accents, but the form is generally recognized within Thai-speaking communities.

Geographically, the name is most commonly found in Thailand and among Thai-speaking populations abroad. It is less frequent outside Southeast Asia, where Thai naming conventions have limited influence on local given-name inventories. As with many given names, occurrences of Saranan may be found across different generations, reflecting cultural naming practices rather than a singular historical event or lineage.

There is no widely cited demographic frequency data or canonical list of notable individuals universally associated with the name in major reference works. In practice, bearers of the name may be private individuals or public figures who are known within specific communities rather than on an international scale.