Explanation of the name "延年"
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Hanyu Pinyin:yán
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:92%
Cultural Meaning:94%
Hanyu Pinyin:nián
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:80%
Cultural Meaning:86%
Literature Reference: 延年益寿,子孙千亿。—— 《诗经·小雅·南山有台》 Prolonging life and increasing longevity, with descendants numbering in the thousands. Source from 'The Book of Songs, Xiao Ya, Nanshan You Tai'.
延: "To extend, to introduce, and to facilitate the attainment of grand achievements, this character is auspicious for garnering fame, fortune, and good luck."
年: Time and age. The character "年" (Nián) symbolizes a wish for auspiciousness, health, and smooth prosperity year after year.
Meaning: Extending life symbolizes health, longevity, and enduring blessings.
李延年 (Li Yannian)
A favored minister of Emperor Wu of Han, known for his musical talents and tragic end due to a family extermination.
侯延年 (Hou Yannian)
A scholar from Hengshan during the Northern Song Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1106 and served as the military commander of Jinghu.
辛延年 (Xin Yannian)
a poet from the Eastern Han Dynasty, renowned for his early classical five-character poem 'Yulin Lang'.