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Ruan

culture · Art · warmth

Name Origin

Source: Afrikaans/Chinese

Root Word: none

Derived From: Johan

Meaning: In South African culture, it is closer to a variation of the name 'John'; in Chinese, Ruan is used as a traditional musical instrument or a surname.

Popularity History: This name is quite popular in South Africa, especially in the second half of the 20th century. In China, it is often used as a surname or the name of a musical instrument in historical records.