name
Lian
LEE-an
Lian (name) means a surname, of either Chinese or Norwegian origin. Example: “Lian is a common surname across several cultures.”
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A surname, of either Chinese or Norwegian origin.
"Lian is a common surname across several cultures."
Word forms
Lians plural
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Etymology
* As a Norwegian surname, from several farmsteads with the name Li, from Old Norse hlíð (“hillside”). * As a Chinese surname, from 連 /连, 连, and 廉 (lián).
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What does “Lian” mean?
The word “Lian” means a surname, of either Chinese or Norwegian origin.
How do you pronounce “Lian”?
“Lian” is pronounced LEE-an (/ˈli.æn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lian” in a sentence?
Here is “Lian” used in a sentence: “Lian is a common surname across several cultures.”
What part of speech is “Lian”?
“Lian” is a name.