Explanation of the name "然"
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Hanyu Pinyin:rán
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:92%
Cultural Meaning:93%
Literature Reference: 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.
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'.
黄然 (Huang Ran)
A Southern Song Dynasty official who served in various positions, including as a military supervisor and judicial commissioner, later demoted due to misconduct.
