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維維安

简维维安 · 繁維維安

Mandarin · pinyin Wéi wéi ān

(name) Vivian; Vivien; Vivienne

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
维: wéi · maintain, preserve, safeguard

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2–2–1 · Wei2 wei2 an1

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