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樊典

Boy's Name•Total Strokes: 23
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Fán Diǎn
Surname: 樊
Given Name: 典

Character Breakdown

樊

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Fán

Strokes: 12

Meaning: A surname, derived from the name of a historical state or family during the Zhou Dynasty

典

Pronunciation(Pinyin): diǎn

Strokes: 11

Meaning: Classic, canonical, standard, or a person who is a model or example

Overall English Meaning

A name that suggests a person of high moral standards and a classic or exemplary nature

Cultural Notes

The surname 樊 is relatively rare, and the given name 典 is commonly used, suggesting a person who is a model or standard in their field.

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