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Luan

LOO-ahn

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginVietnamese

The Story of Luan

This name roars with the strength of a lion and shines with the goodness of the east, a powerful duality for your child.

Luan is a name with rich, diverse origins. In Vietnamese, it signifies strength and goodness, while in Breton, it directly translates to 'lion.' First documented in the early 20th century, Luan has journeyed across cultures, embodying both gentle virtue and fierce courage, and is now seeing a resurgence.

To call out 'Luan' is to invoke a powerful blend of gentle spirit and unyielding courage. It’s a name that feels both noble and approachable. When you imagine your child bearing this name, you see someone who is both kind and formidable, a comforting presence with an inner strength. Writing Luan on a baby blanket feels like a silent blessing of these qualities.

What It Means

A name of several origins. Can be a Vietnamese name, meaning "strength" or "goodness," or a Breton name meaning "lion".

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Gender Split

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

StrongNobleDeterminedCourageous

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#111 in 2024

Total Births

1,456

First Recorded

1926

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