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Ngan

Ngan proper noun: a surname from Cantonese. Also the alternative form of Ngen.

Proper noun (1)

Ngan (plural Ngans)

  1. A surname from Cantonese.
    • Olympic hopeful Alex Ngan didn’t let the closed doors and apologetic gate agent stop him.2016 July 8, Hannah Withiam, “This Olympic dream crushed in most painful way possible”, in New York Post

Proper noun (2) capitalized: NGAN

NGAN

  1. (abbreviation, initialism) Initialism of Next Generation Action Network.
    • After Anthony’s bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000 in April, a press conference hosted by Alexander and NGAN devolved into chaos when Jeff Metcalf showed up.2025 June 26, Peter D'Abrosca, “Austin Metcalf’s accused killer Karmelo Anthony needs support fighting ‘white supremacy’ after murder indictment: spox”, in New York Post

Also used as

Ngan is also the alternative form of Ngen.

Forms of Ngan

pluralNgans

Origin of Ngan

Borrowed from Cantonese 顏 /颜 (ngaan⁴).

Questions about Ngan

What does Ngan mean?
Ngan means a surname from Cantonese.
What part of speech is Ngan?
Ngan is a proper noun.

Words near Ngan in the dictionary

  1. Ngaliwuru
  2. Ngalkbun
  3. Ngam
  4. Ngamiland
  5. Ngamo
  6. Ngan
  7. Ngan'gi
  8. Ngan'gikurunggurr
  9. Ngan'gityemerri
  10. ngana
  11. Nganasan

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