👧 Yan — Name Meaning & Origin

Yan

“Swallow (燕)”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginChinese
Used inChina, Singapore, Malaysia
Numerology4 — practical, loyal and hard-working
Letters3 · starts with Y
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Yan?

Yan means "Swallow (燕)" (Chinese origin).

Is Yan a boy or girl name?

Yan is a girl's name.

What is the lucky number for Yan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Yan adds up to 4, linked with being practical, loyal and hard-working.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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