Cognomen الان (Alain 
, Alan , Allan ) , around the world, is a widespread family name. The surname الان is characteristic of Honduras, where it is a common surname, Nicaragua, where it is quite a common surname, and Cameroon (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in Mexico, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. More frequently, الان is the forename as well as the last name.