A surname from the ancient state of Luan, associated with the Jin dynasty noble families.
What the character means
Symbolizes firmness and uprightness, like the luan tree.
Why it scores this way
Easy to say96
Reads the way it looks for an English speaker — no sounds English doesn't have.
Recognised in China45
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write70
10 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Luan Da — Han dynasty alchemist, favored by Emperor Wu.
Luan Bu — Western Han general who served under Peng Yue. After Peng's execution, Luan Bu bravely mourned him, earning Liu Bang's respect. Later he helped suppress the Rebellion of the Seven States.
Luan Shu — Senior minister of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period. Serving three dukes in succession, he wielded great political and military influence in Jin's internal affairs.