研（yan）
Name meaning
研 (yan) means to grind, polish, study and research carefully. In a given name it should suggest disciplined inquiry and refinement, not a narrow academic label.
Practical naming use
Use 研 (yan) for a thoughtful, investigative and polished name. It suits research, medicine, science, writing, craft, law, technology or any identity built around patient examination and clear thinking.
Pairing guide
Pair 研 (yan) with clarity, culture or calm: 研明 (Yanming), 研文 (Yanwen), 研安 (Yanan) or 研然 (Yanran). Avoid a second dry study word if the name feels like a job title.
研明 (Yanming): Yan contributes study, polish; Ming adds brightness, clarity.