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蔡方燕

Girl's Name•Total Strokes: 31
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Cài Fāng Yàn
Surname: 蔡
Given Name: 方燕

Character Breakdown

蔡

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Cài

Strokes: 11

Meaning: Cai; a surname

方

Pronunciation(Pinyin): fāng

Strokes: 4

Meaning: Square, shape, direction

燕

Pronunciation(Pinyin): yàn

Strokes:

Meaning: Swallow; a symbol of peace and prosperity

Overall English Meaning

A name suggesting a square and steadfast character, with a symbol of peace and prosperity associated with the surname 'Cai'.

Cultural Notes

The surname 'Cai' is common in China, and the given name 'Fang Yan' combines elements of stability and positive symbolism.

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squaresteadfastpeaceprosperity
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