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延海

Unisex Name•Total Strokes: 20
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Yán Hǎi
Surname: 延
Given Name: 海

Character Breakdown

延

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Yán

Strokes: 10

Meaning: Extend, prolong, continue

海

Pronunciation(Pinyin): hǎi

Strokes: 10

Meaning: Sea, ocean

Overall English Meaning

A name that suggests continuation and the sea, symbolizing vastness, depth, and enduring qualities.

Cultural Notes

The surname 延 means to extend, and the given name 海 refers to the sea, combining to suggest a name with a broad and enduring nature.

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