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'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Vietnamese-American author of 'The Unwanted'
Hong Kong actor known for martial arts films