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开云

Unisex Name•Total Strokes: 16
Pronunciation(Pinyin): kāi yún
Surname: 开
Given Name: 云

Character Breakdown

开

Pronunciation(Pinyin): kāi

Strokes: 12

Meaning: To open; to start; to begin

云

Pronunciation(Pinyin): yún

Strokes: 4

Meaning: Cloud; a white, fluffy mass of water vapor

Overall English Meaning

A name that symbolizes openness and the presence of clouds, suggesting a free-spirited and expansive nature.

Cultural Notes

The surname '开' is relatively uncommon, while '云' is a common given name, often associated with the sky and clouds, symbolizing freedom and openness.

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cloudopenfree-spiritedexpansive
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