娮 (yán) - A female name meaning 'beautiful jade' or 'elegant & used primarily in female given names.

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yán ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 女

妍嬿

娮 · yán

A female name meaning 'beautiful jade' or 'elegant woman';

used primarily in female given names.

A female name meaning 'beautiful jade' or 'elegantused primarily in female given names.

Usage highlights

Female name YanyanElegant womanBeautiful jade womanClassical female nameGraceful bearing

Synonyms

  • 妍— beautiful, elegant (used in female names)
  • 嫣— charming, lovely (used in female names)
  • 媛— beautiful woman, elegant female

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name is Yanyan (娮娮).
  • The character 娮 appears in classical female names (古典女性名字).
  • Parents choose 娮 for its elegant meaning (优雅含义).

Collocations

  • Female name Yanyan(娮娮)
  • Elegant woman(优雅女子)
  • Beautiful jade woman(美玉女子)
  • Classical female name(古典女性名字)
  • Graceful bearing(娮姿)

Idioms

  • Elegant as jade(娮如美玉)
  • Graceful demeanor(娮姿绰约)
  • Refined and virtuous(娮德兼备)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used exclusively in female given names, particularly in classical or literary contexts.
  • Combines the female radical 女 with 言 (speech), suggesting a woman of eloquent and refined character.
  • Reflects traditional values associating feminine beauty with jade-like purity and elegance.

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