Luan

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loo-AHN'loo-AHN'2 syllables
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortuguese
Creative

MEANING

Moon

ORIGIN

Lusophone

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'luna' meaning 'moon'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Portuguese-speaking countries, Luan is often associated with the celestial body and its cultural significance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various forms in Lusophone countries for centuries.

πŸ‡»πŸ‡³Vietnamese
Melodic

MEANING

Lion

ORIGIN

Vietnamese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Sino-Vietnamese character '獅', meaning 'lion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Lions hold significant symbolic meanings in various cultures, often representing strength and courage.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in Vietnamese culture to signify power and leadership.

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FAQs About Luan

The name Luan means "moon" in Portuguese, "lion" in Vietnamese.
Luan has Lusophone and Vietnamese origins. Derived from the Latin 'luna' meaning 'moon'.
Luan is pronounced loo-AHN (loo-AHN). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Luan include Lu, Lulu.
Some middle name ideas for Luan include Reese, Blake, Taylor, Jordan, Avery.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Luan include Livia, Lucas, Lara.
The most common spelling is Luan. Alternative spellings include Luann, Luwan.