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桑陈

Unisex Name•Total Strokes: 22
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Sāng Chén
Surname: 桑
Given Name: 陈

Character Breakdown

桑

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Sāng

Strokes: 11

Meaning: Mulberry; a surname

陈

Pronunciation(Pinyin): chén

Strokes: 11

Meaning: Ancient Chinese surname; also means 'to be in a state of' or 'to be in a condition of'

Overall English Meaning

The name 'Sāng Chén' combines the surname 'Sāng' (mulberry) with the given name 'Chén', suggesting a connection to the mulberry tree and a name that implies a historical or traditional significance.

Cultural Notes

The surname 'Sāng' is associated with the mulberry tree, which has cultural and historical significance in China. The given name 'Chén' is also a surname but here serves as a given name, reflecting the traditional structure of Chinese names where the surname and given name can sometimes be surnames in themselves.

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