"How to Use "San," "Kun" and "Chan" Correctly When Speaking Japanese." Let's try it. The name comes from the Gaelic word "bradn" which means 'salmon.'. What is it? The crowd behind him was chanting something at first difficult to make out. More Latin words for rowan. Nolan's history as a name can be traced back to 12th-century Ireland. Another thing you should keep in mind is that the ulterior meaning of this phrase is recognised only among those who love Japanese slang or trivia. Translate,