Alán
/aˈlan/masculine
In Spanish, Alán is the masculine given name Alan. Wiktionary also lists Alano.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Alán | /aˈlan/ | masculine |
| Alano | /alano/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Alán is used as a male given name. The related form alano refers to a member of a Sarmatian tribe.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈlan/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word alano can refer to a specific breed of large hunting dog, the alano español, which was historically used for wild boar hunting.
- The name Alán is often perceived in Spain as a foreign-influenced name, whereas names like Alonso feel more traditionally Iberian.
- The Spanish word alano is inherited from the Latin Alānī.
Examples in context
- Oye Alán, ¿vienes a la fiesta de mañana?Hey Alán, are you coming to the party tomorrow?
- Alán es un buen amigo.Alán is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a Alán?Do you know Alán?
- El hermano de Alán vive en Madrid.Alán's brother lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Alán hoy?Have you seen Alán today?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Alán.No, I haven't seen Alán.
- LucíaAlán me debe un favor.Alán owes me a favor.
- DanielSeguro que lo encontrarás pronto.I'm sure you'll find him soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alan” translations and entries Alán, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
