Family Name: The surname 兰 is derived from the name of the orchid flower, symbolizing nobility, elegance, patriotism, and unyielding loyalty. One origin story traces it back to the Zhou Dynasty, where it was adopted by descendants of Duke Mu of Zheng as a patronymic surname. Another theory links it to the grandson of King Huai of Chu, whose name was 兰. Additionally, some suggest it may have originated from少数民族改姓.
Given Name: Gentle and beautiful, like precious jade.