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.
About 14 boys were named Arien in 2025.
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
