Lan

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lan has different meanings depending on the language and culture it is associated with. In Vietnamese, Lan means "orchid," which symbolizes beauty and elegance. In Chinese, Lan means "blue" or "mountain orchid."
Scripts(How to write)
In Vietnamese, Lan is written as "Lan," while in Chinese, it is written as "蓝" (lán).
etc.(Chinese)
etc.(Traditional Chinese)
兰,
岚,
嵐,
蘭,
Pronunciation
In Vietnamese, Lan is pronounced as "lahn," while in Chinese, it is pronounced as "lahn."
LAHN(Chinese)
LAN(Vietnamese)
LANG(Vietnamese)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Lan varies across different regions and cultures. In Vietnam, Lan is a common name for girls, while in China, it is a name for both boys and girls. It is also gaining popularity in Western countries as a unisex name.

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Cartoon of Lan

Lan Name meanings & History

Vietnamese or Chinese. Lan has different meanings depending on the language and culture it is associated with. In Vietnamese, Lan means "orchid," which symbolizes beauty and elegance. In Chinese, Lan means "blue" or "mountain orchid.". From Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" (which is usually only feminine) or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist". Other Chinese characters can form this name as well. As a Vietnamese name, it is derived from Sino-Vietnamese 蘭 meaning "orchid". Lan is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls, and it is suitable for parents who value simplicity, elegance, and cultural significance.

Zodiac Sign of Lan: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lan:

L: Liaison,Lovely,Lover,Legal,Languid,Luscious,Lazy

A: Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action

N: Nagging,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis

Lan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Lan, including Lan Phuong, a Vietnamese actress, and Lan Samantha Chang, an American novelist and writer. Lan is also the surname of the famous Vietnamese general, Tran Hung Dao.

2.) Lan (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Lan is a Vietnamese name, meaning "orchid flower." In Vietnamese culture, orchids symbolize refinement, beauty, and innocence.


cartoon of the name Lan
Cartoon of Lan

Description: Lan is a Vietnamese name, meaning "orchid flower." In Vietnamese culture, orchids symbolize refinement, beauty, and innocence. Slovene short form of Milan. Lan is a name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is often given to children born in the springtime when orchids are in bloom.

Famous People

Some famous individuals with the name Lan include Lan Phương, a Vietnamese model and actress, and Lan Samantha Chang, an American author of Chinese and Korean descent.

3.) Lan (Female)

Usage: Vietnamese

Meanings: (Vietnamese) flower.

Other Forms: Lann, Lanne


4.) LAN (Male)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Unicorn. Vietnam. (LAHN)


5.) LAN (Female)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Vietnamese name borrowed from that of a type of flower. (LAHN)


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