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Kian name meaning
First Name
9k
in the U.S.
since 1880
9k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
186
in the U.S.
in 2010
186
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Kian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Kian
User Submitted Origins
Irish
41%
Persian/Iranian
33%
Indian (Sanskrit)
12%
Hawaiian
5%
English
4%
Sanskrit
3%
Swedish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Australia, the name Kian is of Sanskrit origin and means "Kings, royal, ancient, Lord Krishna".
- 2 people from Philippines and Iran, Islamic Republic of agree the name Kian is of Irish origin and means "Ancient, King".
- According to a user from Hawaii, U.S., the name Kian is of English origin and means "Kian is the modern anglicized variant of the Irish masculine name Cian. Cian comes from the Gaelic meaning 'ancient, enduring', 'wise', or 'grace of God'. Another variant spelling of Kian or Cian is Kyan. Kian in relation to Persian background was also a common Persian given name, and meant 'king' or 'realm'".
- According to a user from Sweden, the name Kian is of Persian / Iranian origin and means "King, kingdom, place where its ruled".
- A user from Iran, Islamic Republic of says the name Kian is of Persian / Iranian origin and means "Kings".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Kian is of Persian / Iranian origin and means "The King of The Kings".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Kian is of Gaelic origin and means "ancient".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Kian means "Kingdom of and for a nation" and is of Persian / Iranian origin.
- According to a user from Nepal, the name Kian is of Sanskrit origin and means "Royal".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Kian is of Irish origin and means "Alpha male".
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Wiktionary
- A male given name from Irish, anglicized spelling of Cian.
Notable Persons Named Kian
Notable Persons Named Kian
Kian Egan
Kian Egan is a musician. He plays Guitar, Piano, Drum kit, Gibson Guitar Corporation, and Vocals. He has been prominent since 1997. Kian was given the name Kian John Francis Egan on April 29th, 1980 in Sligo, Ireland.
Kian Lawley
Kian Lawley is an actor and internet personality. He was most active from 2009 to present. Kian was born on September 2nd, 1995.
Gilli
Gilli is a hip hop music hip hop music. Gilli was given the name Kian Rosenberg Larsson on June 27th, 1992 in Rødovre.
Kian Hansen
Kian Hansen is a soccer player for the FC Midtjylland, Esbjerg fB, FC Nantes, Denmark national under-19 football team, and Denmark national football team. Kian was born on March 3rd, 1989 in Grindsted, Denmark.
Kian Kazemi
Kian Kazemi is an actor, restaurant owner, and part-time model. His ongoing career started in 2007. Kian was born on January 26th, 1986.
Kian Tajbakhsh
- Kian Emadi
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Kian | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 63.44% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.84% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 11.83% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 8.60% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 11.29% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Kian
People with the last name Kian are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or Hispanic or Latino