A surname meaning 'linked', from the ancient state of Lian.
Why it scores this way
Easy to say91
Mostly easy. The only friction is ian, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China51
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write80
8 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Lian Zhan — —
Lian Heng — Lian Heng was a Taiwanese historian and poet, best known for his monumental work 'General History of Taiwan', preserving the island's historical and cultural heritage.
Lian Kuoru — Lian Kuoru was a celebrated Chinese pingshu storyteller, renowned for his vivid performances and dubbed the 'King of the Street' during the mid-20th century.