Kwan

Kwan is a unique boy's name of Korean origin, though it is relatively rare as a standalone title. Typically forming one part of two-syllable monikers, Kwan may derive from the Sino-Korean character 권 (gwan), meaning “volume,” “book,” or “scroll.” Some sources point to Kwan’s Chinese roots, with translations like “mountain pass,” “to control,” and “to close” arising as possibilities. K-pop fans might recognize Kwan from Boo Seung-kwan, the talented lead singer of Seventeen. This moniker is also associated with martial arts schools of Taekwondo, such as Chung Do Kwan and Song Moo Kwan.