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Alan

Flag, banner

Gender: Boy
Origin: Kurdisk
Pronunciation guide: AH-lan

The story of the name

The flag — symbol of Kurdish identity. Also from Alan Kurdi (3-year-old who drowned in 2015) who became a symbol of refugee tragedy.

Linguistic parallels

Alan Engelska — Keltiskt 'sten'
Alan Svenska — Samma form

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Updated: 2026-04-30