Yifan
yee-FAHN
Yifan is a boy’s name of Chinese origin, meaning “From Chinese 逸 (yì) meaning "escape, flee, retire" or 义 (yì) meaning "righteousness, justice" combined with 凡 (fán) meaning "ordinary, commonplace".”, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Yifan Means
“From Chinese 逸 (yì) meaning "escape, flee, retire" or 义 (yì) meaning "righteousness, justice" combined with 凡 (fán) meaning "ordinary, commonplace".”
The Story of Yifan
This name whispers of quiet conviction and the strength found in steadfast principles.
Yifan originates from Chinese characters. It can combine 逸 (yì), meaning 'escape' or 'retire,' with 凡 (fán), meaning 'ordinary,' or 义 (yì), meaning 'righteousness,' with 凡 (fán). It first appeared around 2010.
For your son, Yifan suggests a character of deep integrity and quiet resolve. You see him as someone grounded, perhaps embracing a humble existence while standing firmly for what is right.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#16 in 2017
Total Births
107
First Recorded
2010
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