Pronunciation: [ɡˈavɪn t͡ʃˈan] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Gavin Chan" is fairly straightforward. The first word, "Gavin," is spelled with a hard "G" sound, followed by the standard "a" and "v" sounds. The second word, "Chan," is pronounced with a soft "ch" sound, followed by the "a" and "n" sounds. When written in IPA phonetic transcription, "Gavin" is spelled /ˈɡævɪn/, and "Chan" is spelled /tʃæn/. Together, the full name of "Gavin Chan" is pronounced /ˈɡævɪn tʃæn/.
The name "Gavin" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the medieval given name Gawain, which itself is derived from the Welsh name Gwalchmai. The meaning of Gavin is often interpreted as "white hawk" or "little hawk".
On the other hand, "Chan" is a Chinese surname typically spelled in Mandarin as "Chen" (陈). It is one of the most common surnames in China and originates from the ancient state of Chen. The exact meaning of "Chan" is debated, but it is commonly associated with traits like perseverance and patience.
Therefore, "Gavin Chan" does not have a specific etymology as it is a combination of a Scottish given name with a Chinese surname. It could be the result of a person having a mixed cultural heritage or adopting a name from one culture while having ancestry or connections to another culture.
