Guanyin
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Guanyin Name meanings & History
Guanyin is a Chinese name that means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World" in reference to the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit. Guanyin is revered by many Chinese and other East Asian Buddhists as a goddess of mercy and healing who listens to and aids those in need. As a name, Guanyin is most commonly given to baby girls in Chinese-speaking areas. It may also be used as a middle name or surname.
Zodiac Sign of Guanyin: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo
Synonyms of Guanyin:
G: Go-getter,Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off
U: Universality,Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Unity
A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Angry
N: Nervous,Nagging,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nice,Neurosis,Neat
Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
Guanyin is:- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Devious name
- a Simple name
Related Names to Guanyin
Other names associated with the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara/Guanyin include Kanon (Japanese), Kwan Yin (Cantonese), Guanshiyin (Mandarin), and Quan Am (Vietnamese).