Unisex name
Lian name meaning
“lotus”
Lian is a name used for both girls and boys that can mean lotus in Chinese naming. This meaning comes from 蓮 or 莲, pronounced lián in Mandarin. The spelling can also represent other characters or arise as a shortened form of another name.
What does Lian mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Lian
In Chinese names, Lian can represent 蓮 or 莲, pronounced lián in Mandarin and meaning lotus. Other characters and origins as a shortened name are also possible.
| Linguistic origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Chinese-Indonesian |
| Starts with | L · Li |
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Name combinations with Lian
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lian, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lian: lotus
- Setiana: steadfast in loyalty
- Rana: a lingering gaze; battle in Sanskrit
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Meaning of each word
- Lian: lotus
- Darmiati: virtuous, upholding goodness
- Komala: soft, delicate, gentle
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Lian Indriyani
Meaning of each word
- Lian: lotus
- Indriyani: senses; sensory faculties
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Meaning of each word
- Hasti: elephant; alternatively, existence
- Lian: lotus
- Indriana: associated with Indra
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Lian Pangastuti
Meaning of each word
- Lian: lotus
- Pangastuti: praise, prayer of reverence
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Meaning of each word
- Lian: lotus
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
- Jayanti: victorious one
How to pronounce Lian
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lian/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Lian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lian is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Lian ranks #183 among unisex names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lian
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Mawardi♂Associated with rosewater
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Kusumo♂Flower, blossom
- Rosa♀Rose flower
Famous people named Lian
- Lian Firman · b. 1985
- Lian Gogali · b. 1978
- Lian Rahman
- Lian Dharma Kusumah
- Lian Mart Aqanio
- Lian Mart Tunggele · b. 1962
- Lian Wuliandri · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Lian
What is the meaning of Lian?
Lian means lotus. In Chinese names, Lian can represent 蓮 or 莲, pronounced lián in Mandarin and meaning lotus. Other characters and origins as a shortened name are also possible.
Is Lian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lian is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lian?
Lian is of Chinese origin.
How many syllables does Lian have?
Lian has 2 syllables (Li-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lian?
Lian ranks #183 among unisex names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lian?
Some ideas: Lian Setiana Rana; Lian Darmiati Komala; Lian Indriyani.
Famous people named Lian?
Notable people named Lian include Lian Firman, Lian Gogali, Lian Rahman.
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