Explanation of the name "如兰"
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Hanyu Pinyin:
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:100%
Cultural Meaning:98%
Hanyu Pinyin:lán
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:94%
Cultural Meaning:95%
Literature Reference: 致君期反朴,求友得如兰。—— 《奉和李相公早朝于中书候传点偶书所怀奉呈门下武相公中书郑相公》 To serve the ruler with simplicity, seeking friends as virtuous as orchids. Source from 'Fenghe Li Xianggong Zao Chao Yu Zhongshu Hou Chuan Dian O Shu Suo Huai Feng Cheng Menxia Wu Xianggong Zhongshu Zheng Xianggong'.
如: As expected, as desired. In names, it embodies nobility and elegance.
兰: The orchid, one of the Four Gentlemen among flowers, often symbolizes individuals of noble and virtuous character in names, which is beneficial for garnering affection and respect from others.
Meaning: As noble and pure as orchid, symbolizing the lofty virtues.
张如兰 (Zhang Rulan)
a Ming Dynasty military officer from Nanjing, known for his governance in river management and his scholarly works including 'The Art of Writing and Military Strategy'.
董如兰 (Dong Rulan)
A Ming Dynasty poetess from Huating, known for her bold and sorrowful poetry, with works like 'The Autumn Garden Collection'.
郑如兰 (Zheng Rulan)
A late Qing Dynasty literary leader in Zhuqian, Taiwan, renowned for his poetry and the collection 'Yuan Yuan Tang Yin Cao'.