Amy Tan
American novelist
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American novelist
Born
February 19, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, essayist
United StatesBorn in Oakland
1952
Born in Oakland (1952-02-19)
2006
AwardAsian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
2011
AwardCalifornia Hall of Fame
2021
AwardNational Humanities Medal
Present
Age ~74
About
Amy Ruth Tan is an American author best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club (1989), which was adapted into a 1993 film. She is also known for other novels, short story collections, children's books, and a memoir.
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Who is Amy Tan?+
Amy Ruth Tan is an American author best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club (1989), which was adapted into a 1993 film. She is also known for other novels, short story collections, children's books, and a memoir.
What does the name Amy mean?+
The name Amy means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Anglicized form of Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the - name beloved.". It is of English origin.
When was Amy Tan born?+
Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Anglicized form of Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the - name beloved.
The name Amy is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: Anglicized form of Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the - name beloved.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Amy
Amy — February 19, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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— someone far away
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