Berlin names new panda twins Leni and Lotti, or ‘Meng Hao’ and ‘Meng Tian’

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Zoo Berlin announced the names of its baby panda twins on Dec 6, 2024: Meng Hao, meaning "beautiful dreams," and Meng Tian, "sweet dreams." Following a Chinese tradition, the names incorporate elements from their mother's name, Meng Meng. The twin sisters, born on Aug. 22, also received German nicknames: Leni and Lotti. These names hold a special connection to Berlin -- Leni honors Marlene Dietrich, the iconic actress born in Schoeneberg, and Lotti playfully references Charlottenburg, a nearby district.