name
Kian
kee-AHN
kiˈɑːnListen
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Syllable breakdown
Kian
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Mazandarani (Iran)
- Meaning
- a Mazandarani and broader Iranian masculine name meaning king, essence, or the foundation of royal power; in the Persian Shahnameh, the Kayanian dynasty are the legendary kings who represent the height of ancient Iranian civilisation and heroic virtue; the name Kian connects its bearer to this deep well of Persian kingship mythology and is also used by Mazandarani families of the Caspian coastal region who maintain strong ties to both Iranian national culture and the distinct Tabari language and heritage of their mountainous homeland
- Gender
- male
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