Yihan
yee-HAN
Yihan is a unisex name of Chinese origin, meaning “A Chinese name meaning 'one cold' or 'one swallow'. Can also mean 'pleasing fragrance'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Yihan Means
“A Chinese name meaning 'one cold' or 'one swallow'. Can also mean 'pleasing fragrance'.”
The Story of Yihan
This name whispers of quiet moments, delicate beauty, and the vastness of the sky.
Yihan is a Chinese name with a delicate duality in meaning. It can mean 'one cold' or 'one swallow,' or it may evoke a 'pleasing fragrance.' Its presence in records began around 2010.
For your child, Yihan suggests a nature that is both gentle and expansive. You envision a graceful spirit, finding peace in quietude and possessing a delicate, pleasing essence.
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The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 2014
Total Births
60
First Recorded
2010
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