Chien

Chien Meaning & Origin

About Chien
The surname Chien is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "dog" or "canine," which symbolizes loyalty, protection, and bravery. In Chinese culture, dogs are highly regarded and associated with positive traits. Therefore, the surname Chien can represent a family that values these qualities or has ancestral connections to dogs. However, it is important to note that surnames can have different meanings and origins across various cultures and regions.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chien is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chien: 3,756
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chien based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chien is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C050
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 N
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษ›n/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chien in Braille

Here's how to represent Chien in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chien in braille

How to sign the name Chien using Sign Language

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

The name Chien in sign language

Numerology