29%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Biblical Scripts עָכָן(Ancient Hebrew) Pronounced Pron. /ˈeɪ.kæn/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Possibly a variation of the Hebrew word עֲכָר (ʿaḵar) meaning "trouble". In the Old Testament, Achan is stoned to death because he steals forbidden items during the assault on Jericho. Related Names User SubmissionAchan People think this name isRate·Details classic mature urban devious strong rough strange simple serious Categories conflict, negative, uncertain etymology