The meanings of naming boys with the word "yan" include the following:
1. Yanhan: The word "han" has the meaning of vast, broad and numerous. When paired with the word "yan", it refers to the boy's knowledge. Erudite, ambitious, and knowledgeable.
2. Yancheng: The word "cheng" means sincerity, reality and reliability. When paired with the word "yan", it means that a boy is honest and trustworthy, treats others sincerely and is down-to-earth.
3. Yanyu: The word "Yu" means broad, vast and lofty. When paired with the word "Yan", it means that a boy is broad-minded, ambitious and has a bright future.