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Ruolan

rwoh-LAN

/rwoʊˈlæn/

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Ruolan

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Chinese (Mandarin/China)
Meaning
Delicate as an orchid; orchid-like
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

'Ruò' (若) = like/as/delicate + 'lán' (兰) = orchid; the simile construction (like an orchid) is a classical poetic name form; the 'ruo' = 'rwoh'; orchid names are enduring in Chinese feminine naming

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