Shaan

Shaan is a given name of South Asian origin, used primarily in India, Pakistan, and neighboring regions. Derived from Persian and Urdu, the word conveys majesty, glory, or prestige and is commonly used for boys. As a name, it can appear alone or as part of longer names, and may be found in various spellings such as Shan or Shaan.

Notable people with the name include Shaan, the Indian playback singer whose real name is Shantanu Mukherjee. He has contributed extensively to Hindi film music since the 1990s and is known for songs across various genres, including Chand Sifarish, a duet with Kailash Kher for the film Fanaa (2006). Shaan Shahid is a prominent Pakistani actor, director, and producer, recognized for leading roles in Urdu cinema and for involvement in television and humanitarian activities.

In broader usage, Shaan appears as a common personal name in South Asia and among diaspora communities. The name is sometimes transliterated as Shan or Shaan depending on language, script, and regional conventions. It is associated with positive connotations of dignity and splendor in cultural contexts where the term is used.