Yan
Girl · Mandarin Chinese
yan · 1 beat
Meaning
Swallow bird; the harbinger of spring in Chinese poetry.
The vibe
Yan is birdsong at dawn. Modern and soft, she is graceful, light-hearted, and quietly poetic.
Quick questions
Is Yan a boy's or a girl's name?
Yan is a girl's name of Mandarin Chinese origin.
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