Lan
Meaning of Lan
Lan is a unisex name with Chinese Mandarin origins. It is pronounced as "lahn" (/lan/) in Chinese Mandarin. The name has variations, including Lana. In the United States of America, Lan has been given to babies since at least 1972, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 5 newborns per year, ranking around 15,000th in terms of popularity. However, it's important to note that popularity can vary depending on cultural trends and individual preferences. Overall, Lan is a unique and versatile name that can be a wonderful choice for parents looking for something different yet meaningful for their child.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin
- Pronunced as lahn (/lan/)
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Notable People Named Lan
| Lan Samantha Chang is an acclaimed American writer known for her novels and short stories that explore Chinese American experiences and has received several prestigious awards for her work. |
| Lan Yu is a prominent Chinese fashion designer known for blending traditional Chinese Suzhou embroidery with haute couture to showcase oriental culture on the global stage. |
| Lan Cao is an accomplished author and law professor, known for her novels Monkey Bridge and The Lotus and the Storm, and her expertise in international business and trade. |
| Lan Fu, a former deputy mayor of Xiamen, China, was convicted in 2000 on corruption charges related to a US$6 billion smuggling racket and is currently serving a life sentence in prison. |
| Lan Yang is a Chinese-born physicist who specializes in optics. |
| Lan Jen Chu was a renowned electrical engineer and professor at MIT, known for his work on the fundamental limitations for small antennas, also called Chu's limit. |
| Lan Medina, also known as Rolando Medina, is a renowned Filipino comic book artist famous for his contributions to Fables, Aria, District X, and The Punisher: MAX imprint. |
| Lan Cheng-lung is a Taiwanese actor and film director born in Yilan, Taiwan. |
| Lan Xichun was a pioneering surgeon in China, known for his contributions to general surgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, and medical education. |
| Lan Ying was a renowned Chinese painter known for his landscapes, human figures, and depictions of flowers and birds during the Ming dynasty. |
| Lan Xing is a Chinese rifle shooter who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Lan Minghao is a Chinese épée fencer who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Lan Xiaoling is a Chinese handball player who represented her country at the 2011 World Women's Handball Championship in Brazil. |
| Lan Bastian is an Indonesian former footballer who used to play as a midfielder. |
| Lan Chunlei is a Chinese team handball player who represented China at the 2011 World Women's Handball Championship in Brazil. |
