Loan
From Sino-Vietnamese 鸞, referring to a mythological bird associated with good fortune and celestial symbolism.
Meaning and origin
Loan draws on Vietnamese and Chinese naming traditions, with the character 鸞 (loan) invoking a legendary bird prominent in East Asian mythology.
How to pronounce Loan
| Vietnamese | lwan /ɭwaːn/ |
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