Nian
MEANING
ORIGIN
Chinese
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the Chinese word 年 (nián), meaning 'year'.
CULTURAL NOTES
In Chinese mythology, Nian is also a beast that comes out at the end of the year to feast on humans.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The name is often associated with the Chinese New Year and traditions surrounding it.
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