Bright, clear, or sharp
In Vietnamese, Kien (Kiên) typically signifies 'resolute' or 'determined'. However, as a phonetic variant of the Irish name Cian, it means 'ancient' or 'enduring'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Chinese word for 'sharp' or 'bright'.
Less common today
Kien isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,698 in 2004.
Vietnamese-American author of 'The Unwanted'
Hong Kong actor known for martial arts films
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
