妘 (yún) - An ancient Chinese surname & a legendary surname in Chinese mythology

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yún ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妘 · yún

An ancient Chinese surname;

a legendary surname in Chinese mythology;

also used in female names meaning elegant, graceful.

An ancient Chinese surnamea legendary surname in Chinese mythologyalso used in female names meaning elegant, graceful.

Usage highlights

Ancient surname YunGraceful ladyElegant YunYun surname clanYun as a given name

Synonyms

  • 云— cloud (homophone; sometimes used interchangeably in names)
  • 芸— rue (herb; similar sound, also used in female names)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She carries the surname Yun (妘).
  • The name Yunfei (妘菲) sounds elegant.
  • In ancient texts, Yun was a legendary surname (妘姓).

Collocations

  • Ancient surname Yun(妘姓)
  • Graceful lady(妘女)
  • Elegant Yun(妘雅)
  • Yun surname clan(妘氏)
  • Yun as a given name(名妘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the eight ancient surnames in Chinese legend, said to be descended from the gods.
  • Traditionally associated with elegance and grace, making it suitable for female names.
  • Appears in classical texts and mythology as a noble surname.

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