Yan means sparks and flames, and used in people’s names means light and warmth.
1. The word Yan is used in naming boys, which means fiery passion and dazzling, symbolizing the boy’s courage and perseverance. For example; Hong Yan, Yan Cheng, Yan Yi, etc.
2. When used to name girls, it means passionate, bright and dazzling like fire, symbolizing that girls are full of vitality and charm like flames. For example: Yanshuang, Linyanxueyan, etc.