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Leshan

Quick answerLeshan is a Chinese name composed of the characters "乐" (lè, meaning "happy" or "joyful") and "山" (shān, meaning "mountain"), literally translating to "happy mountain." The name derives from Sino-Tibetan linguistic roots and carries philosophical significance in Chinese naming traditions that often incorporate nature…

Chinese · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,516
TrendVintage
Peak year1973
Syllables2
OriginChinese
LanguageChinese
CultureChinese
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 22
Global rank#5,495

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Leshan

Leshan is a Chinese name composed of the characters "乐" (lè, meaning "happy" or "joyful") and "山" (shān, meaning "mountain"), literally translating to "happy mountain." The name derives from Sino-Tibetan linguistic roots and carries philosophical significance in Chinese naming traditions that often incorporate nature imagery.

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Etymology

Leshan is a Chinese name composed of the characters "乐" (lè, meaning "happy" or "joyful") and "山" (shān, meaning "mountain"), literally translating to "happy mountain." The name derives from Sino-Tibetan linguistic roots and carries philosophical significance in Chinese naming traditions that often incorporate nature imagery.

The name is primarily used in Chinese culture and among Chinese diaspora communities; it is not specifically tied to any major religion but reflects traditional Chinese naming conventions that date back centuries. Leshan is also the name of a prefecture-level city in Sichuan Province, China, famous for the Giant Buddha stone carving, which may have influenced the name's cultural resonance.

Leshan currently ranks #10,516 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.

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