About Nian
The name "Nian" is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. In Chinese mythology, "Nian" refers to a mythical beast that would terrorize villages every New Year's Eve. It is also a common Chinese surname, meaning "year" or "age." Additionally, "Nian" can be translated as "thoughtful" or "pondering" in Mandarin, reflecting a person who is deep in contemplation or reflection.
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Nian is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 41.67% and females 58.33%, based on recent birth statistics.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Nian in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.