What Does the Name Lan Mean
The name Lan comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lan Name Meaning
& m Chinese, VietnameseFrom Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" (which is usually only feminine) or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist". Other Chinese characters can form this name as well. As a Vietnamese name, it...
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