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Mudan

Quick answerMudan is a name of Chinese origin meaning "wooden gallows" or "wooden punishment device," derived from the Chinese characters 木 (mù, wood) and 刑 (xíng, punishment).

Chinese · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#960
Trend
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginChinese
LanguageChinese
CultureChinese
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 2
Global rank#960

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

About the name Mudan

Mudan is a name of Chinese origin meaning "wooden gallows" or "wooden punishment device," derived from the Chinese characters 木 (mù, wood) and 刑 (xíng, punishment).

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Etymology

Mudan is a name of Chinese origin meaning "wooden gallows" or "wooden punishment device," derived from the Chinese characters 木 (mù, wood) and 刑 (xíng, punishment). It is primarily used in Chinese culture and has historical significance in Chinese legal terminology, though it is rare as a given name in modern times.

Mudan currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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