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Lan

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Name — A surname of Chinese origin, also a county in Shanxi, China.

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Etymology

From Mandarin 嵐 /岚 (Lán).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lan” mean?

The word “Lan” means a surname of Chinese origin, also a county in Shanxi, China.

How do you pronounce “Lan”?

“Lan” is pronounced lan (/læn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lan” in a sentence?

Here is “Lan” used in a sentence: “Lan studied engineering at a university in Beijing.”

What part of speech is “Lan”?

“Lan” is a name.

Is “Lan” a common word?

“Lan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Lan a first name or a surname?

Lan is used primarily as a surname of Chinese origin, though it is also the name of a county located in Shanxi, China.

What does Lan refer to besides a surname?

Besides being a surname, Lan is also the name of a county in Shanxi province, China.

Is Lan the same as the acronym LAN used in computing?

No, the surname Lan is unrelated to the technology acronym LAN, which stands for "local area network"; the two are simply homographs with different origins.

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