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鄢丹

Girl's Name•Total Strokes: 21
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Yān Dān
Surname: 鄢
Given Name: 丹

Character Breakdown

鄢

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Yān

Strokes: 17

Meaning: A surname, also associated with the name of a river or a historical figure

丹

Pronunciation(Pinyin): dān

Strokes: 4

Meaning: Red; a type of stone; a name for a color

Overall English Meaning

A name that combines a surname with a color name, suggesting vitality and a distinct personality.

Cultural Notes

The surname 鄢 is relatively rare, while 丹 is a common given name meaning red, often associated with warmth and energy.

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