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詹美燕

Girl's Name•Total Strokes: 34
Pronunciation(Pinyin): Zhān Měi yàn
Surname: 詹
Given Name: 美燕

Character Breakdown

詹

Pronunciation(Pinyin): Zhān

Strokes: 11

Meaning: A surname; also refers to a type of plant, often used in names for its symbolic meaning of resilience and growth.

美

Pronunciation(Pinyin): měi

Strokes: 7

Meaning: Beautiful, lovely, elegant

燕

Pronunciation(Pinyin): yàn

Strokes: 16

Meaning: Swallow; a symbol of good fortune and happiness in Chinese culture

Overall English Meaning

A name symbolizing beauty, happiness, and a positive, auspicious life, with the swallow representing good fortune and a harmonious family.

Cultural Notes

The name combines elements of beauty and good fortune, with the swallow symbolizing a positive and fortunate life. Common in Chinese culture for its auspicious connotations.

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