Boy name
Hian name meaning
“virtuous, wise”
Hian is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning virtuous or wise through the Hokkien reading of 賢. In Chinese names, Hian can represent that character. Its precise meaning depends on the original written character, since the spelling alone does not establish that connection.
What does Hian mean?
Virtuous, wise
In Indonesian: berbudi, bijaksana
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Hian
In Chinese names, Hian can represent a Hokkien reading of 賢, 'virtuous' or 'wise'. Its precise meaning depends on the original character.
How to pronounce Hian
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hian/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Hian a boy’s name?
Yes, Hian is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hian ranks #2,229 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Hian
What is the meaning of Hian?
Hian means virtuous, wise. In Chinese names, Hian can represent a Hokkien reading of 賢, 'virtuous' or 'wise'. Its precise meaning depends on the original character.
Is Hian a boy’s name?
Yes, Hian is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Hian have?
Hian has 2 syllables (Hi-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hian?
Hian ranks #2,229 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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