Alishan

ah-LEE-shan'ah-LEE-shan'3 syllables
🇮🇷Persian
Majestic

MEANING

Great beauty

ORIGIN

Persian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Persian elements 'Ali' meaning 'high' and 'shan' meaning 'splendor' or 'beauty'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with grandeur and elegance in Persian literature.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Persian poetry to describe landscapes of exceptional beauty.

🇨🇳Chinese
Melodic

MEANING

Mount Ali

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Refers to Alishan, a famous mountain range in Taiwan.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with natural beauty and scenic landscapes.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

A well-known tourist destination in Taiwan, known for its sunrise views and railway.

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Alishan - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations