Boy name
Hien name meaning
“virtuous, wise”
Hien is a masculine name in southern Chinese dialect spellings, commonly linked to the meaning virtuous or wise. It can represent the Chinese character 賢, which carries those meanings. The meaning depends on the character used, so the Latin spelling alone does not establish this interpretation.
What does Hien mean?
Virtuous, wise
In Indonesian: berbudi, bijaksana
Origin and cultural usage of Hien
In southern Chinese dialect spellings of names, Hien can represent 賢, 'virtuous, wise'. This meaning depends on the character used.
How to pronounce Hien
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hiɛn/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦲꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮈᮔ᮪ |
Is Hien a boy’s name?
Yes, Hien is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hien ranks #2,842 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Hien
What is the meaning of Hien?
Hien means virtuous, wise. In southern Chinese dialect spellings of names, Hien can represent 賢, 'virtuous, wise'. This meaning depends on the character used.
Is Hien a boy’s name?
Yes, Hien is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Hien have?
Hien has 2 syllables (Hi-en) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hien?
Hien ranks #2,842 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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