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谈坤

Boy's Name•Total Strokes: 27
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Tán Kūn
Surname: 谈
Given Name: 坤

Character Breakdown

谈

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Tán

Strokes: 15

Meaning: Discuss; talk about

坤

Pronunciation(Pinyin): kūn

Strokes: 12

Meaning: Earth; the lower trigram in the I Ching; the feminine counterpart of '乾'

Overall English Meaning

A name that embodies the essence of the earth, symbolizing stability, strength, and the foundation of the universe.

Cultural Notes

The surname '谈' is derived from the verb 'to discuss' or 'to talk', suggesting a person who is communicative and articulate. The given name '坤' relates to the earth, indicating a strong and grounded nature, often associated with reliability and endurance.

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earthstabilityfoundationstrength
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