上官婉 (shàng guān wǎn) is a Chinese girl's name that reads as elegant, graceful, classical, gentle, refined. The name Shangguan Wan signifies a person of distinguished and ancient lineage (Shangguan) who possesses qualities of gentleness, grace, refinement, and beauty (Wan).
| Character | Role | Strokes | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
上官 | Surname | 11 | Shangguan is a rare and ancient Chinese compound surname, often associated with nobility and historical significance, dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (circa 771-476 BC) when an official of the Chu state was granted the 'Shangguan' fief, hence his descendants adopted it as their surname. It conveys a sense of history and distinguished lineage. |
婉 | Given name | 11 | Wan means 'gentle,' 'graceful,' 'refined,' 'tactful,' or 'beautiful.' It conveys qualities of elegance, softness, and poise. |
The name Shangguan Wan signifies a person of distinguished and ancient lineage (Shangguan) who possesses qualities of gentleness, grace, refinement, and beauty (Wan). It evokes an image of an elegant, well-mannered individual with a classic charm.
With the surname 上官
With the character 婉