Meaning: Swallow or beauty with the cited Chinese characters
The story
Chinese Yan can be written 燕 / 艳, associated with a swallow or beauty. Other characters can share the same romanization, so a family’s chosen written name determines its precise meaning.
Nicknames
- Yanyan
Spellings & variants
- Yen
- Yin
Popularity
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Yan comes from Chinese.
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Snow or learning with the cited Chinese characters
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Lotus or waterfall with the cited Chinese characters
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Flower bud with the cited Chinese characters
Ling
Spirit or bell with the cited Chinese characters
Na
Graceful with the cited Chinese characters
Jing
Quietness or crystal with the cited Chinese characters
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