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万曾

Unisex Name•Total Strokes: 11
Pronunciation(Pinyin): wàn zēng
Surname: 万
Given Name: 曾

Character Breakdown

万

Pronunciation(Pinyin): wàn

Strokes: 3

Meaning: Ten thousand; a surname

曾

Pronunciation(Pinyin): zēng

Strokes: 8

Meaning: Once; a surname

Overall English Meaning

A name that symbolizes a long and enduring legacy, with a sense of continuity and historical depth.

Cultural Notes

The surname '万' (wàn) is one of the most common in China, meaning 'ten thousand,' symbolizing abundance and vastness. The given name '曾' (zēng) is a surname as well, derived from the ancient state of Zēng, and carries connotations of continuity and historical significance.

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