Explanation of the name "延年"
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延
Hanyu Pinyin:yán
Five Elements:Earth
Recommendability:92%
Cultural Meaning:94%
年
Hanyu Pinyin:nián
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:80%
Cultural Meaning:86%
Literature Reference: 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.
石延年 (Shi Yannian)
A renowned literatus and poet of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his integrity and robust poetry, author of 'The Collection of Shi Manqing'.
辛延年 (Xin Yannian)
a poet from the Eastern Han Dynasty, renowned for his early classical five-character poem 'Yulin Lang'.
冯延年 (Feng Yannian)
A scholar of the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Qianqiu, grandson of the Imperial Academy Chancellor Mengzhen, and author of 'Manuscripts from the Autumn Moon Hermitage'.
