Yen

Yen Meaning & Origin

About Yen
The name "Yen" is of Vietnamese origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Vietnamese word "yến," which refers to the swallow bird, symbolizing grace, freedom, and good luck. Additionally, "Yen" can also be a variant of the Chinese name "Yan," meaning "beautiful" or "elegant." Overall, the name "Yen" carries connotations of beauty, gracefulness, and good fortune.

🌍 Origin
Name Variations
Yan
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yen are female.

Yen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/jɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yen in Braille

Here's how to represent Yen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yen in braille

How to Spell the Name Yen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yen in sign language

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