Enchanted or full of silver
In Hebrew contexts, it is often viewed as a variation of names meaning lion of God. However, it is most widely recognized as a literary name created by J.R.R. Tolkien for a spirit of the sun, derived from Quenya elements meaning enchanted or silver.
Less common today
Arien isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,693 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A Maia spirit who guides the vessel of the Sun · The Silmarillion
A character in the fantasy series The Chronicles of Elantra · The Chronicles of Elantra
