Honest, upright, or a beginning
In Chinese, Duan is a surname and given name often meaning 'upright' or 'honest.' It can also refer to the 'beginning' or 'start,' as seen in the Duanwu Festival. In an Irish context, it is a rare surname-derived name meaning 'dark' or 'black.'
Less common today
Duan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,676 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ruler of the Western Yan state
Warlord and President of the Republic of China
A prince and skilled martial artist · Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
