San

San is a name found across several distinct linguistic traditions. In Japanese, it derives from the native word for the number three, and is also associated with the honorific prefix meaning respect or politeness, giving it a warm, reverent quality in that culture. In some Southeast Asian traditions, particularly Burmese, San is a common given name for both men and women, carrying connotations of the moon or brightness. Related forms and homophones appear across East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese contexts where San likewise refers to the number three.