Names Wuyan

Wuyan

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Chinese
Meaning
The name Wuyan is of Chinese origin and is composed of two different characters, "wu" meaning "black, dark" and "yan" meaning "swallow (bird)". The combination of these two characters can have varying meanings, including "dark swallow", "black swallow", or "swallow flying in the dark".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Wuyan is not well-known outside of China due to its unique origins and pronunciation.

cartoon of the name Wuyan
Cartoon of Wuyan

Wuyan Name meanings & History

The name Wuyan is of Chinese origin and is composed of two different characters, "wu" meaning "black, dark" and "yan" meaning "swallow (bird)". The combination of these two characters can have varying meanings, including "dark swallow", "black swallow", or "swallow flying in the dark". A combination of the characters 无 (wú, meaning "no, without") and 艳 (yàn, meaning "color, vibrancy, beauty"). This was one of the names attributed to Zhongli Chun (钟离春), a woman who lived in the state of Qi during the Chinese Warring States period (475 - 221 BCE). According to legend, she was extremely ugly yet also clever and wise. She successfully convinced King Xuan of Qi to solve four latent risks present in his kingdom, after which she was made his queen and advisor. Wuyan can be used as either a first or last name for boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Wuyan: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wuyan:

W: Willful,Wonderful,Wishful,Wonderment,Wild

U: Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Universality

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

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

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

Wuyan is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name
  • a Wholesome name