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Taiwanese political scientist and politician (born 1936)
Lien Chan (Chinese: 連戰; pinyin: Lián Zhàn; born August 27, 1936) is a Taiwanese political scientist and politician. A member of the Kuomintang (KMT),
Lien_Chan
Political party in the Republic of China (Taiwan)
as a result of the 2000 presidential election. Upset at the choice of Lien Chan as the party's presidential nominee, former party Secretary-General James
Kuomintang
democratic system. The nominees included the then-current vice president Lien Chan for the KMT, former provincial governor James Soong as an independent
2000 Taiwanese presidential election
2000_Taiwanese_presidential_election
Taiwanese political scientist and politician (born 1942)
Lien Chan, leading to the victory of DPP candidate Chen Shui-bian. In the 2004 presidential election, he ran as vice president on the ticket of Lien Chan;
James_Soong
opposition ticket of Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Lien Chan and People First Party Chairman James Soong. Lien and Soong refused to concede and unsuccessfully
2004 Taiwanese presidential election
2004_Taiwanese_presidential_election
President of the Republic of China from 1988 to 2000
candidates Lien Chan and James Soong accused Lee of setting up the split in the KMT that had enabled Chen to win. Lee had promoted the uncharismatic Lien over
Lee_Teng-hui
by the Kuomintang's chairman Lien Chan left Taipei for the ROC's de jure capital of Nanjing via Hong Kong, launching Lien's 8-day Taiwan Strait peace tour;
2005 visits by the Pan-Blue Coalition to mainland China
2005_visits_by_the_Pan-Blue_Coalition_to_mainland_China
chose Lien Chan, who had attempted to resign as Premier of the Republic of China, to join Lee's ticket. Lee did not accept Lien's resignation, as Lien's potential
1996 Taiwanese presidential election
1996_Taiwanese_presidential_election
President of the Republic of China from 2008 to 2016
Ma received national attention when President Lee Teng-hui and Premier Lien Chan appointed him as Minister of Justice. At age 43, he was considered a "handsome
Ma_Ying-jeou
Taiwanese politician
President. His son Lien Chan was the seventh Vice President of the Republic of China and a former chairman of the Kuomintang. Lien Chen-tung was born
Lien_Chen-tung
President of the Republic of China from 2000 to 2008
Soong ran for the presidency as an independent against the party nominee Lien Chan, becoming the first non-member of the Kuomintang to hold the office of
Chen_Shui-bian
Term used in Taiwan to emphasize the importance of a Taiwanese identity
former ROC Vice President and then chairman of the Kuomintang party (KMT) Lien Chan shook hands. Billed as a historic moment, this was the first handshake
Taiwanization
National monument in Nanjing, China
Second Sino–Japanese War. On 27 April 2005, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Lien Chan, his wife, and other KMT members visited the mausoleum during their mainland
Sun_Yat-sen_Mausoleum
Cross-strait meeting between Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun
the cenotaph of Sun Yat-sen. She also saw a white pine tree planted by Lien Chan, then chairman of the Kuomintang, in 2006. Afterwards, she visited the
2026 visit by Cheng Li-wun to mainland China
2026_visit_by_Cheng_Li-wun_to_mainland_China
Taiwanese politician (born 1939)
He was the KMT vice-presidential candidate in 2000 on the ticket of Lien Chan. Siew is the former chairman of the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic
Vincent_Siew
Special municipality and oldest city in Taiwan
Twice. Lien Heng (連橫) (1878–1936), historian, writer of The General History of Taiwan, grandfather of former presidential candidate Lien Chan. En-Yu Lin
Tainan
Policy of only recognizing one state of China
opponent Lien Chan publicly supported a policy of "one China, different interpretations", as done in 1992. At the end of the 2004 election, Lien Chan and his
One_China
Taiwanese lawyer
sources, Lien was born in the United States of America; others indicate that he was born in Taiwan. He is the eldest son of Lien Fang Yu and Lien Chan, who
Sean_Lien
American World War II soldier (1925–2014)
university, he shared a dormitory and developed a longtime friendship with Lien Chan, the future vice president and premier of Taiwan. Payne joined the staff
Charles_T._Payne
Party leader of the Kuomintang
Yat-sen Eternal Director-General: Chiang Kai-shek Honorary chairmen: Lien Chan (2005–2015) Wu Po-hsiung (2009–2015) Timeline error. Could not store output
Chairman_of_the_Kuomintang
Head of government of the Republic of China
mainlander faction in the party. The subsequent appointment of premier Lien Chan was taken as a sign of Lee's consolidation of power. Moreover, during
Premier of the Republic of China
Premier_of_the_Republic_of_China
1988 20 May 2000 Kuomintang Vacant Lee Yuan-tsu (Kuomintang) 8 (1990) Lien Chan (KMT) 9 (1996) 5 Chen Shui-bian 陳水扁 (born 1950) 20 May 2000 20 May 2008
List_of_presidents_of_China
Taiwanese politician (born 1942)
presidential office in 1999. He was speculated as a potential running mate for Lien Chan on the KMT ticket in the 2000 presidential elections until a sex scandal
Chiang_Hsiao-yen
Military leader and President of the Republic of China (1887-1975)
Taylor 2009, pp. 24, 31. Loh 1971, pp. 20, 133. Taylor 2009, pp. 25–26. Chan, Anthony B. (2010), Arming the Chinese: The Western Armaments Trade in Warlord
Chiang_Kai-shek
(acting) 1988 1989 Lee Huan Li Peng 1990 Hau Pei-tsun 1991 1992 1993 Lien Chan 1994 1995 1996 1997 Vincent Siew Wan-chang 1998 Zhu Rongji 1999 2000 Tang
List_of_Chinese_leaders
Lien Fang Yu (Chinese: 連方瑀; pinyin: Lián Fāng Yǔ) born 14 April 1943 as Fang Yu (方瑀; Fāng Yǔ), is the wife of Lien Chan, chairman of the Kuomintang party
Lien_Fang_Yu
Political party in the Republic of China
Yuan. In the 2004 presidential election, the KMT-PFP joint ticket of Lien Chan and James Soong narrowly lost to President Chen Shui-bian. In the 2008
People_First_Party_(Taiwan)
by running the less charismatic Lien Chan along with Soong. After losing the vote narrowly to Chen and ahead of Lien, Soong established the People First
Politics_of_Taiwan
Political coalition in Taiwan (Republic of China)
presidential elections with Lien Chan running for president and James Soong running for vice president. The campaign emblem for the Lien-Soong campaign was a
Pan-Blue_Coalition
Chinese Cultural Revolution faction
Committee membership. In 2013, mainland Chinese state media labelled Anson Chan, Martin Lee, Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai as 'Hong Kong's "Gang of Four"' due
Gang_of_Four
Surname list
father of Lien Chan Lien Ying Chow (连瀛洲; 1906-2004), Singaporean businessman Heah Hock Aun (連福安; 1932-2014), Malaysian badminton player Lien Chan (連戰; born
Lian_(surname)
Official residence in Taipei, Taiwan
section above 8th Li Yuan-tsu 崇實 Chóngshí Chông-si̍t Chhùng-sṳ̍t 9th Lien Chan 敦化 Dūnhuà Tun-hòa Tûn-fa 10th, 11th Annette Lu 仁愛 Rén'ài Jîn-ài Yìn-oi
Official Residence of the President (Republic of China)
Official_Residence_of_the_President_(Republic_of_China)
Bank headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan
Pei-tsun Lien Chan 14 Liang Kuo-shu (梁國樹) 1 June 1994 20 March 1995 Lien Chan 15 Sheu Yuan-dong (許遠東) 20 March 1995 16 February 1998 1064 Lien Chan Vincent
Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Central_Bank_of_the_Republic_of_China_(Taiwan)
1997 murder in Taiwan
protest. Lien Chan resigned his post as Premier on 22 August 1997, as did the director-general of the National Police Agency, Yao Kao-chiao. Lien had repeatedly
Murder_of_Pai_Hsiao-yen
Taiwanese politician (born 1944)
Lu Hsiu-lien (Chinese: 呂秀蓮; pinyin: Lǚ Xiùlián; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lū Siù-liân; born 7 June 1944), also known by her English name Annette, is a Taiwanese politician
Annette_Lu
Mainland Chinese migrants to Taiwan
person not born in Taiwan whose ancestral home is Taiwan (most notably Lien Chan) is considered a benshengren. Ancestral homes were eliminated in official
Waishengren
Place of origin of one's extended family
or may not be the place where one is born or brought up. For instance, Lien Chan was born in Xi'an, but his ancestral home is Zhangzhou. A subjective concept
Ancestral_home_(Chinese)
Military parade in Beijing, China
ex-premier Lien Chan arrives in Beijing for China's victory over Japan parade, to chagrin of island's politicians". 2015-08-30. "Lien Chan, veterans at
2015_China_Victory_Day_Parade
President of the Republic of China from 1978 to 1988
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
Chiang_Ching-kuo
Leader of China from 2002 to 2012
including a historic meeting between Hu and then-Kuomintang chairman Lien Chan in April 2005. This was the first meeting between the leaders of the two
Hu_Jintao
Unicameral national legislature of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
21 Chou Yang-shan Chen Kuei-miao NP 4th KMT Lee Teng-hui (1998–2000) Lien Chan (2000–2001) Hong Yuh-chin 123 Wang Jin-pyng 70 Shih Ming-teh Lin Yi-hsiung
Legislative_Yuan
Wang Jin-pyng. The election was triggered by the retirement of chairman Lien Chan. This was the second direct election of the chairman in Kuomintang history
2005 Kuomintang chairmanship election
2005_Kuomintang_chairmanship_election
Award
for Lien Chan until there was newspaper coverage. The Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao reported that the letter issued by the committee to Lien Chan did not
Confucius_Peace_Prize
President of the Republic of China since 2024
platoon leader of a medical battalion. He was recognized by general Song Hsin-lien [zh] for outstanding leadership during his service years and was honorably
Lai_Ching-te
maintain its majority of the Pan-Blue Coalition, Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan and People First Party Chairman James Soong proposed in May 2004 to merge
2004 Taiwanese legislative election
2004_Taiwanese_legislative_election
the office. Lien Chan registered for the election on 9 February 2001, and ran unopposed, as Tuan Hung-chun was declared ineligible. Lien was required
2001 Kuomintang chairmanship election
2001_Kuomintang_chairmanship_election
Premier of Taiwan since 2024
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
Cho_Jung-tai
Head of state of the Republic of China
conservatives. The subsequent appointment of the first native Taiwanese premier, Lien Chan, was seen as Lee consolidating power. Moreover, during this time the power
President of the Republic of China
President_of_the_Republic_of_China
Potential union of mainland China and Taiwan
along with a non-aggression pact. In the 2004 presidential election, Lien Chan proposed a confederation-style relationship. Beijing objected to the plan
Chinese_unification
Outcome of the 1943 Cairo Conference
binding, former president Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) and former vice president Lien Chan (連戰) said at a rally held by the KMT in Taipei to mark the 72nd Retrocession
1943_Cairo_Declaration
Famine killing millions (1959–1961)
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Great_Chinese_Famine
Former Chinese higher education development scheme, 1998-2016
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Project_985
Single election choice which fills more than one political office or seat
official candidate, Lien Chan, for election as President in the 2000 elections; in the subsequent election in 2004, Soong ran as Lien's running mate. Political
Ticket_(election)
Epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome originating in China
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
2002–2004_SARS_outbreak
2004 assassination attempt of then-President of Taiwan Chen Shui-bian
independence from the mainland. By contrast their election opponent, Lien Chan, supported by the Pan-Blue Coalition, was a supporter for integration
March_19_shooting_incident
History of the Taiwanese political party
as a result of the 2000 presidential election. Upset at the choice of Lien Chan as the party's presidential nominee, former party Secretary-General James
History_of_the_Kuomintang
Pin-kung Perng Fai-nan Yuan T. Lee Lin Hsin-i Morris Chang Stan Shih Lien Chan James Soong ^ Leadership in semi-governmental organizations are classified
List of Chinese Taipei representatives to APEC
List_of_Chinese_Taipei_representatives_to_APEC
Period of sociopolitical turmoil in China (1966–1976)
of some Chinese people's experience during the Cultural Revolution Anit Chan, Children of Mao: Personality Development and Political Activism in the Red
Cultural_Revolution
Taiwanese education professor
vice-president Lien Chan and his wife, Lien Fang Yu, and the great-granddaughter of Taiwanese historian Lien Heng. After attending Taipei American School, Lien graduated
Arlene_Lien
surrounding the flag was made apparent during the trip of Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan to mainland China in April 2005, during which the flag was very prominently
Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China
Wife of Chiang Kai-shek (1898–2003)
letter from her in which she purportedly supported the KMT candidate Lien Chan over independent candidate James Soong (no relation). James Soong never
Soong_Mei-ling
Lyon Mackenzie King (A.M. 1897) – prime minister of Canada (1935–1948) Lien Chan (Ph.D. 1965) – premier of the Republic of China (1993–1997) Álvaro Magaña
List of University of Chicago alumni
List_of_University_of_Chicago_alumni
Taiwanese historian, poet, and linguist
Ngá-tông)), and Lien Jian-hua (連劍花; (Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Liân Kiàm-hoa)). Taiwan under Japanese rule History of Taiwan Taiwan Independence Lien Chan Wu, Shu-hui (2004)
Lien_Heng
Bilateral relations between mainland China and Taiwan
visits to China, including a meeting between Hu and then-KMT chairman Lien Chan in April 2005. It was the first meeting between the leaders of the two
Cross-strait_relations
Taiwanese lawyer and politician
School. He represented Lien Chan and James Soong during the 2004 presidential election, which was won by Chen Shui-bian. The Lien–Soong legal team argued
Huang_Kuo-chung
Taiwanese politician
his later years and campaigned on behalf of KMT presidential candidate Lien Chan in the 2004 presidential election. He died at the age of 92 while hospitalized
Sun_Yun-suan
Glass studio in Taiwan
mainland China (the second Taiwanese politician to do so, after that of Lien Chan), presented Communist Party General Secretary Hu Jintao with a Liuli Gongfang
Liuli_Gongfang
Election of President of Republic of China
presidential candidate Popular vote % 9 1996 Kuomintang Lee Teng-hui Lien Chan 5,813,699 54.00% Democratic Progressive Peng Ming-min Frank Hsieh 2,274
Presidential elections in Taiwan
Presidential_elections_in_Taiwan
pro-Chinese unification ticket of Lien Chan and James Soong would win the elections of 2004. Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan made an unprecedented visit to
History_of_China_(2002–2012)
Museum and former presidential palace in Nanjing, China
of the People's Republic of China. In 2005, the Kuomintang Chairperson Lien Chan visited the museum in the Presidential Palace on his trip to Mainland
Presidential_Palace_(Nanjing)
Chairwoman of Kuomintang since 2025
joined the Kuomintang (KMT) in 2005. She accompanied Kuomintang chairman Lien Chan's visit to mainland China in that year. She was quickly promoted within
Cheng_Li-wun
Bilateral relations
diplomatic preparations began. In order to avoid Chinese protests, Lien Chan's trip was completely concealed, so much so that the Taiwanese media did
Taiwan–Ukraine_relations
Chinese human rights activist (1955–2017)
it to former Taiwanese Vice-President Lien Chan for promoting peace between Taiwan and Mainland China. Lien Chan denied receiving any award. On 26 June
Liu_Xiaobo
Chinese banker and politician (1880–1967)
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
H._H._Kung
Corruption in Taiwan
believe that Lee Teng-hui and those he relied on, such as James Soong, Lien Chan, Liu Tai-ying, and Su Zhi-cheng, bear undeniable responsibility for the
Black_gold_(politics)
Taiwanese daily newspaper
forces. In 2000, it supported the Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Lien Chan, but by 2004, it shifted its support to the Democratic Progressive Party
Liberty_Times
War between China and Vietnam in 1979
Western direction, commanded by Yang Dezhi, aimed to attack Ha Tuyen, Hoang Lien Son and Lai Châu Provinces. Vietnam quickly mobilized all its main forces
Sino-Vietnamese_War
Taiwanese diplomat and politician (born 1935)
cabinet, Chien was appointed the Minister of Foreign Affairs replacing Lien Chan. During his tenure as Foreign Minister, he also served a member of the
Fredrick_Chien
Taiwanese government agency
February 1993 10 June 1996 1199 Kuomintang Lien Chan 17 Wu Jin (吳京) 10 June 1996 9 February 1998 609 Kuomintang Lien Chan Vincent Siew 18 Lin Ching-chiang (林清江)
Ministry of Education (Taiwan)
Ministry_of_Education_(Taiwan)
Calendar year
protest against the increasing nationalistic bent of the party. February 10 Lien Chan is named by Lee Teng-hui to succeed Hau Pei-tsun as Premier of the Republic
1993
Chinese geologist and politician
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
Weng_Wenhao
1976 protest in Beijing, China
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
1976_Tiananmen_incident
Mythical Chinese sovereign
same year, Lien Chan – a former Vice President of the Republic of China who is now Honorary Chairman of the Kuomintang – and his wife Lien Fang Yu paid
Yellow_Emperor
Chinese-Taiwanese writer
Independent James Soong Chang Chau-hsiung 4,664,932 36.8% Kuomintang Lien Chan Vincent Siew 2,925,513 23.1% Independent Hsu Hsin-liang Josephine Chu
Li_Ao
Student-led demonstrations in China
granted residency after Tiananmen Square". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 21 May 2026. Chan, Gabrielle (31 December 2014). "Cabinet papers 1988-89: Bob Hawke acted alone
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
1989_Tiananmen_Square_protests_and_massacre
Former Chinese higher education development scheme, 1994-2014
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Project_211
Chinese anti-crime campaign
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Strike Hard Against Crime Campaign (1983)
Strike_Hard_Against_Crime_Campaign_(1983)
Politician of Taiwan
arena knows that Lien Chan's true right-hand man is Hsu Li-teh. Lien Chan confided fully in Hsu, and Hsu wholeheartedly assisted Lien. The two were as
Hsu_Li-teh
Historical event in China
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Proclamation of the People's Republic of China
Proclamation_of_the_People's_Republic_of_China
Chinese general (1854–1923)
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
Zhang_Xun
restrictions for rural migrant workers. Xi met with Kuomintang leader Lien Chan when he visited mainland China. In 2004, after Houchen village established
Early political career of Xi Jinping
Early_political_career_of_Xi_Jinping
Chinese politician (1891–1973)
involving 50,000 yuan and Sun Fo. The case was voiced in public through Chan Po-yin (陳步賢; 1883–1965), a Senator of Guangzhou. In the Nationalist government
Sun_Fo
small parties such as the PFP. Following the visit by Kuomintang leader Lien Chan to mainland China and a similar trip by PFP leader James Soong, the election
2005 Taiwanese National Assembly election
2005_Taiwanese_National_Assembly_election
(1919–2020) 1 June 1990 27 February 1993 1002 Kuomintang Lee Teng-hui 39 Lien Chan 連戰 Lián Zhàn (born 1936) 27 February 1993 1 September 1997 1647 Kuomintang
List_of_premiers_of_China
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Outline of the Chinese Civil War
Outline_of_the_Chinese_Civil_War
Chinese financier and politician
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
T._V._Soong
Taiwanese politician
Lien Chan and James Soong ticket. Considered part of the pro-localization faction in the KMT, his strong support and active campaigning for the Lien-Soong
Wang_Jin-pyng
Chinese general and politician (1889–1965)
Chia-kan Chiang Ching-kuo Sun Yun-suan Yu Kuo-hwa Lee Huan Hau Pei-tsun Lien Chan Vincent Siew Tang Fei Chang Chun-hsiung Yu Shyi-kun Frank Hsieh Su Tseng-chang
Chen_Mingshu
1993 Hau Kuomintang 2 years, 271 days 39 Lien Chan 連戰 Lián Zhàn (1936–) 27 February 1993 1 September 1997 Lien Kuomintang 2nd (1992) 4 years, 186 days
List of premiers of the Republic of China
List_of_premiers_of_the_Republic_of_China
1962 Chinese Communist Party meeting
Organisation 2002–2012 (Hu era) 2002–2004 SARS outbreak Shenzhou 5 Visit of Lien Chan South–North Water Transfer Project Qinghai–Tibet railway 2008 Sichuan
Seven Thousand Cadres Conference
Seven_Thousand_Cadres_Conference
LIEN CHAN
LIEN CHAN
Male
English
 Short form of English Leonard, LEN means "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Len.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the medieval female personal name Line, a reduced form of Cateline (see Catlin) and of various other names, such as Emmeline and Adeline, containing the Anglo-Norman French diminutive suffix -line (originally a double diminutive, composed of the elements -el and -in).French (Liné) : metonymic occupational name for a linen weaver or a linen merchant, from an Old French adjective liné ‘made of linen’.
Boy/Male
English Shakespearean
Lion. The lion is a figure in art and religious symbolism of many cultures; symbolizing...
Female
Swedish
 Short form of Swedish Linnéa, LINN means "twin flower." Compare with other forms of Linn.
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese
Lotus Flower
Female
English
 English short form of Latin Linnaea, LINN means "twin flower." Compare with other forms of Linn.
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name VIEN means "completion."
Female
German
Variant spelling of German Liese, LIES means "God is my oath."Â
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, German
Lion; The Lion is a Figure in Art and Religious Symbolism of Many Cultures; Symbolizing Kingliness and Grandeur and Courage
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name TIEN means "angel, fairy, spirit."
Male
Native American
 Native American Hopi name LEN means "flute." Compare with another form of Len.
Girl/Female
Dutch
Pure.
Female
Welsh
 Variant spelling of Welsh Linn, LIN means "lake" or "waterfall." Compare with another form of Lin.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Latin, Teutonic
Brave as a Lion; Lion-bold; Flute
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese unisex name HIEN means "gentle, quiet."
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese, Dutch, Vietnamese
Lotus Flower; Lotus
Boy/Male
Teutonic American Native American English German
Lion.
Female
Welsh
 Welsh name LINN means "lake" or "waterfall." Compare with other forms of Linn.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leaf.Dutch (de Lief) : nickname from lief, ‘dear’, ‘beloved’, with the definite article de.Jewish : unexplained, possibly from the Netherlands, with the same etymology as 2.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name LIEN means "lotus flower."
LIEN CHAN
LIEN CHAN
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Without Greed
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Happy
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lord. Master. (This name is not used for humans).
Girl/Female
French, German, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Pleasure; Delight; In the Bible; Name of Two Israelites of the Returned Community
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Crowned.
Biblical
brother of the father
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish, Portuguese
Strong; Manly; Brave Man; Warrior
Girl/Female
Spanish
Consolation.
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Italian, Latin
Hammer; Warlike
Girl/Female
Tamil
India, Female deer
LIEN CHAN
LIEN CHAN
LIEN CHAN
LIEN CHAN
LIEN CHAN
v. t.
To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines; as, to line a copy book.
n.
A linen thread or string; a slender, strong cord; also, a cord of any thickness; a rope; a hawser; as, a fishing line; a line for snaring birds; a clothesline; a towline.
v. t.
To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin.
n.
A straight row; a continued series or rank; as, a line of houses, or of soldiers; a line of barriers.
adv.
Gladly; willingly; freely; -- now used only in the phrases, had as lief, and would as lief; as, I had, or would, as lief go as not.
n.
The equator; -- usually called the line, or equinoctial line; as, to cross the line.
obs. p. p.
of Lie. See Lain.
v. t.
To form into a line; to align; as, to line troops.
imp. & p. p.
of Lie
v. t.
To read or repeat line by line; as, to line out a hymn.
n.
A measuring line or cord.
n.
A connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.; as, a line of stages; an express line.
n.
Flax; linen.
adj.
To be situated; to occupy a certain place; as, Ireland lies west of England; the meadows lie along the river; the ship lay in port.
n.
Made of linen; as, linen cloth; a linen stocking.
n.
Direction; as, the line of sight or vision.
n.
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; as, the ascending or descending line; the line of descent; the male line; a line of kings.
n.
Resembling linen cloth; white; pale.
adj.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition; as, to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hid; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves; the paper does not lie smooth on the wall.