Unisex name
Sian name meaning
“wise; virtuous”
Sian is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the meanings wise or virtuous in Chinese names pronounced in Hokkien. It can represent 賢, meaning wise or worthy, or 善, meaning good. Its exact meaning therefore depends on the original Chinese character.
What does Sian mean?
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 Sian
In Chinese names with Hokkien pronunciation, Sian can represent 賢 ‘wise, worthy’ or 善 ‘good’. The exact meaning depends on the original character.
| Linguistic origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Chinese-Indonesian |
| Starts with | S · Si |
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Name combinations with Sian
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sian, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Rebo: Wednesday
- Atep: steadfast, firm
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Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
- Tama: foremost, excellent
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Sian Ardian
Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Ardian: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Pranyoto: real, evident
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Baja: strong, hard metal
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Sian Rakha
Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Rakha: elder sibling
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Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
How to pronounce Sian
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sian/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Sian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sian is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sian ranks #648 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sian
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Sian
- Sian Liong Phwa
FAQ about the name Sian
What is the meaning of Sian?
Sian means wise; virtuous. In Chinese names with Hokkien pronunciation, Sian can represent 賢 ‘wise, worthy’ or 善 ‘good’. The exact meaning depends on the original character.
Is Sian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sian is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sian?
Sian is of Chinese origin.
How many syllables does Sian have?
Sian has 2 syllables (Si-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sian?
Sian ranks #648 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sian?
Some ideas: Sian Rebo Atep; Sian Adiputra Tama; Sian Ardian.
Famous people named Sian?
Notable people named Sian include Sian Liong Phwa.
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