yán · tone 2
Meaning
words, speech
In names
言 (yán) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “words, speech”. In names, it carries a 'scholarly / elegant' feel. Language and expression; pairs with 嘉, 书. It appears in names such as 岚言. The tone is 2; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Language and expression; pairs with 嘉, 书.
Tags: scholarly, elegant. It reads as unisex in modern names.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.