Explanation of the name "衍"
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Hanyu Pinyin:yǎn
Five Elements:Water
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Cultural Meaning:86%
Literature Reference: 衍,水朝宗于海也。——《说文解字》 Yan, the water flows towards the sea. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
衍: Extend, initiate, evolve.
Meaning: Yan signifies the convergence of water, extending to expansion and prosperity, symbolizing endless growth and flourishing.
杜衍 (Du Yan)
a Northern Song dynasty official, known for his expertise in legal cases, held positions including Chief Councillor and was granted the title Duke of Qi.
林衍 (Lin Yan)
A hermit scholar of the Yuan Dynasty, styled Chaozong and known as Qixi, from Wuxi, who lived in seclusion and studied at the Imperial Academy in his youth.
刘衍 (Liu Yan)
an official during the Jin Dynasty, served as the Commandant of Waterways and was enfeoffed as Marquis of the Interior.