Lian

lee-AHN'lee-AHN'2 syllables
🇨🇳Chinese
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MEANING

Graceful willow

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese characters 莲 (lián) meaning 'lotus' or 连 (lián) meaning 'connect'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, the lotus is a symbol of purity and beauty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Chinese-speaking areas as a unisex name.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

My God has answered

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Eliana, shortened to Lian.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with biblical references and spiritual connotations.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Seen in use primarily within Jewish communities.

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