Immortal or transcendent being
In Chinese mythology and Taoism, the name refers to an enlightened or immortal being who has achieved spiritual transcendence. It is often associated with those who live in the mountains and possess supernatural powers. In a Western context, it is also frequently used as a shorthand or phonetic variant for Christian.
About 19 boys were named Xian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Filipino-American actor and singer
Grammy-winning Chinese-American conductor
A character from the video game series Dead Island · Dead Island
