Explanation of the name "然"
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Hanyu Pinyin:rán
Wuxing:Metal
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Literature Reference: 然,烧也。——《说文解字》 Ran means to burn. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
然: Affirmation and Promise. Herein lies a symbol of abundance, with wisdom in ample supply, venture forth with great auspiciousness.
Meaning: The character 'Ran' signifies nature, compliance, and burning, symbolizing adherence to the natural way and a bright, upright character.
施然 (Shi Ran)
A minister of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period, served as magistrate of Yuyao and Shanyin, governor of Linchuan and Jiangling, and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Yong'an.
顾然 (Gu Ran)
A scholar and official of the Southern Song Dynasty, who studied under Wei Jing and served in several government positions.
湛然 (Zhanran)
a Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk, the ninth patriarch of the Tiantai school, known for works such as 'Fahua Xuanyi Shiqian' and 'Mohe Zhiguan Fuxing Chuanhongjue'.