Thien
Thien is a Buddhist unisex name of Vietnamese, from Chinese origin, meaning “Heaven; or goodness, or Zen”.
| Meaning | Heaven; or goodness, or Zen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Vietnamese, from Chinese |
| Pronunciation | TEE-en |
| Tradition | Buddhist, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Vietnam, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Thien
Thien can stand for several Vietnamese words that differ only in tone marks: Thiên (天), 'heaven' or 'sky'; Thiện (善), 'good' or 'virtuous'; and Thiền (禪), 'meditation' or Zen. As a given name Thiên and Thiện are the most common, and they are used for both boys and girls, often as a middle name. Without diacritics the spelling Thien hides which one is meant, so families usually know the intended word.
Is Thien a Buddhist name?
Thiền is the Vietnamese name for Zen Buddhism, and Thiện is a key Buddhist ethical word for wholesome conduct, so the name can carry Buddhist meaning, though Thiên is often used in a secular sense.
How popular is Thien?
Common in Vietnam and in Vietnamese communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Thien
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Spellings and variants of Thien
Names similar to Thien
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thien mean?
Thien means 'Heaven; or goodness, or Zen'. It is of Vietnamese, from Chinese origin.
Is Thien a Buddhist name?
Thiền is the Vietnamese name for Zen Buddhism, and Thiện is a key Buddhist ethical word for wholesome conduct, so the name can carry Buddhist meaning, though Thiên is often used in a secular sense.
How do you pronounce Thien?
Thien is pronounced TEE-en.
Is Thien a boy or girl name?
Thien is used for both boys and girls.