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单 Shan — a rarer surname

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Where the surname comes from

A surname pronounced 'shan', from the ancient state of Shan, associated with the storyteller Shan Tianfang.

What the character means

independent, simple, unique

Why it scores this way

Mostly easy. The only friction is sh, which English speakers usually turn into something close.

Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.

8 strokes — a little practice and it flows.

People who carried this name

• Shan Tianfang — Pingshu storyteller (1934–2018), whose radio tales entertained a generation.
• Shan Xiongxin — General of the Wagang Army in the late Sui Dynasty, known for his bravery and loyalty.
• Shan Jixiang — Former director of the Palace Museum, expert in cultural heritage conservation.

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