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Mulan

moo-LAN

/muːˈlɑːn/

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mulan

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Chinese Mandarin (China)
Meaning
Magnolia flower; wood orchid
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Name of the legendary Chinese heroine Hua Mulan who disguised herself as a man to serve in the army

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