Wijan
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- Name
- Wijan
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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The name Wijan represents a variant of the Thai name Wichan. It is a masculine first name that means 'the Critical'.
What does the name Wijan mean?
Wijan is a variant of the Thai name Wichan and means 'the Critical'. The term is derived from the Thai word wí-jaan (วิจารณ์), which means 'to criticize' and 'to review'. In Sindhi, it means broad (ويجان).
Where does the name Wijan come from?
The name Wijan is a masculine first name of Thai origin and means 'the Critical'. The Thai term wí-jaan (วิจารณ์) is composed of the words for criticize and review. The language is Thai.
How do you pronounce Wijan?
Wijan is pronounced like 'Wii-jan'.
Popularity
In Germany, Wijan is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 2010, when it ranked 1,912th in the Italian first name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Wijan was given less than 10 times in Italy, leading to a rank of 5,981. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Wijan
What is the origin of the name Wijan?
Wijan is a masculine first name of Thai origin.
What does the name Wijan mean?
The name Wijan means 'the Critical' and is derived from the Thai word wí-jaan (วิจารณ์), which means 'to criticize' and 'to review'.
How popular is the name Wijan?
The popularity of the name Wijan is higher in Thailand, while it is less common in other countries.