Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Chinese."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Dutch and Chinese.

Narrative: Dutch speakers use it as a short form of Johannes.

For Chinese speakers, depending on the tone and character associated with the name, Han can mean ''Chinese,'' ''Big man,'' ''Writing,'' ''To contain,'' or ''Self-restraint.''

Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Self control."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and Chinese.

Nickname For: Hanna, Hannah and Johanna

Popularity: The name Han ranked 3645th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: For Chinese speaker, depending on the tone and character associated with this name, it may mean ''Self control,'' ''Calligraphy'' or ''Vast.''

For English speakers, Han is a nickname of Hannah, Hanna and Johanna.