Mulan

The female first name Mulan originates from Chinese and is translated from mùlán (木蘭／木兰) as "the magnolia." The name has its roots in the story of Hua Mulan, a character from an ancient Chinese ballad dating back to the 5th century.

What does the name Mulan mean?

Mulan, a female first name, means "the magnolia," derived from the Chinese mùlán (木蘭／木兰). The character Hua Mulan, who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the war, is the central element of this story. Walt Disney adapted this tale in 1998 in the animated film "Mulan." Although the name Mulan is primarily common in Asia, it is not very frequent overall.

Where does the name Mulan come from?

Mulan is a female first name that has its origin in Chinese and Mandarin and means "the magnolia."

How do you pronounce Mulan?

The pronunciation of Mulan is two syllables and has a clear structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Mu-lan" [muˈlan]. It begins with a deep, rounded "Mu," followed by the stressed ending syllable "-lan," which has a warm tone due to the open "a." The final "n" provides a gentle and closed ending. This combination gives Mulan a powerful yet gentle aura, appearing compact in sound and balanced in rhythm.

Popularity

In Germany, Mulan is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Mulan has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th. The global popularity of the name Mulan is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Maggie

Famous people

• Hua Mulan (folk heroine of China)
• Mulan Jameela (Indonesian singer)