Mulan

Mulan Meaning & Origin

About Mulan
The name "Mulan" is of Chinese origin and holds multiple meanings. It can be interpreted as "magnolia," a beautiful flower symbolizing purity, nobility, and perseverance. Additionally, it can also mean "wood orchid," representing grace, elegance, and strength. The name "Mulan" gained prominence through the legendary Chinese heroine, Hua Mulan, who disguised herself as a man to join the army in place of her father. Thus, the name carries connotations of bravery, determination, and the breaking of gender norms.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mulan are female.

Mulan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M Y UW1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mulan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mulan in Braille

Here's how to represent Mulan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mulan in braille

How to Spell the Name Mulan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mulan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mulan in sign language

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