Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Overview
The surname 赧 is pronounced nǎn and is rare.
Nan Surname
Surname profileNan / Nan
Historical Records
Historical Attestation
The surname is recorded in Xing Shi Kao Lue, which notes that its bearers were likely descendants of King Nan of Zhou.
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