Ngan the Leep

Gender: Neutral
Origin: Vietnamese
Other Origin(s): Chinese
Meaning: Face; Color; Solemnity; Money; River bank; Yin; Yan

In Vietnamese, Ngan means “river bank” and “money,” evoking the allure of nature and precious metals. Just like the shimmering moonlight casting its gentle glow, Ngan illuminates any room with its radiant presence. Ngan’s Chinese origins link it to the place names Yin and Yan as a habitational last name, but it can also mean “color,” “solemnity,” and “face” from several possible roots.