Boy name
Tian name meaning
“sky; heaven”
Tian is a masculine name commonly linked to Chinese tiān, written 天, meaning “sky” or “heaven.” In Indonesian usage, Tian can also serve as a short form of Christian or Sebastian. Those shortened forms have a different origin from the Chinese name element.
What does Tian mean?
Sky; heaven
In Indonesian: langit; surga
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 Tian
In Chinese names, Tian can represent tiān, written 天, meaning 'sky or heaven'. In Indonesian usage, Tian can also be a short form of names such as Christian or Sebastian, with a different origin.
How to pronounce Tian
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tian/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Tian a boy’s name?
Yes, Tian is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tian ranks #4,896 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tian
Famous people named Tian
- Tian Fahmiati · b. 1964
- Tian Gustian · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Tian
What is the meaning of Tian?
Tian means sky; heaven. In Chinese names, Tian can represent tiān, written 天, meaning 'sky or heaven'. In Indonesian usage, Tian can also be a short form of names such as Christian or Sebastian, with a different origin.
Is Tian a boy’s name?
Yes, Tian is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tian have?
Tian has 2 syllables (Ti-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tian?
Tian ranks #4,896 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tian?
Notable people named Tian include Tian Fahmiati, Tian Gustian.
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