Alan
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Also seen as: Alani
A member of a group of Sarmatian tribes, nomadic pastoralists of the 1st millennium AD who spoke an Eastern Iranian language derived from Scytho-Sarmatian and which in turn evolved into modern Ossetian.
Một thành viên của nhóm các bộ lạc Sarmatian, những người chăn nuôi du mục của thiên niên kỷ thứ 1 sau Công nguyên
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Alan” mean?
A member of a group of Sarmatian tribes, nomadic pastoralists of the 1st millennium AD who spoke an Eastern Iranian language derived from Scytho-Sarmatian and which in turn evolved into modern Ossetian.
Is “Alan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.