Girl name
Tien name meaning
“clean, pure”
Tien is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning clean or pure. It is a Dutch short form of Catharina through forms such as Tine. Catharina comes from Greek Aikaterinē, traditionally associated with katharos, meaning pure, although the original connection between those words is uncertain.
What does Tien mean?
Clean, pure
In Indonesian: bersih, murni
Origin and cultural usage of Tien
Tien is an established Dutch short form of Catharina, through forms such as Tine. Catharina comes from Greek Aikaterinē, traditionally associated with katharos, 'pure', although that original connection is uncertain.
How to pronounce Tien
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦲꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮈᮔ᮪ |
Is Tien a girl’s name?
Yes, Tien is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Tien ranks #512 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tien
Famous people named Tien
- Tien Soeharto · b. 1923
- Tien Kadaryono
- Tien Santoso · b. 1950
- Andi Tien Fatmawati Aras · b. 1989
- Tien Aminatun · b. 1972
- Tien Aspasia · b. 1968
- Tien Hartini
- Tien Islamiati Purnawati
- Tien Kartika · b. 1952
- Tien Lastini
- Tien Siamando · b. 1961
- Tien Suharti · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Tien
What is the meaning of Tien?
Tien means clean, pure. Tien is an established Dutch short form of Catharina, through forms such as Tine. Catharina comes from Greek Aikaterinē, traditionally associated with katharos, 'pure', although that original connection is uncertain.
Is Tien a girl’s name?
Yes, Tien is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tien have?
Tien has 2 syllables (Ti-en) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tien?
Tien ranks #512 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tien?
Notable people named Tien include Tien Soeharto, Tien Kadaryono, Tien Santoso.
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