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Dian
Pronounced dee-AHN /diΛΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Indonesian dian, 'a lamp, a candle, light'; also Chinese dian (variously 'electric; a point'); here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dian comes from Indonesian dian, 'a lamp, a candle, light' β and it is also a Chinese name, dian (variously 'a point, a dot' or, in modern use, 'electric'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, bright name across Indonesia and beyond, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'dee-AHN').
In the U.S. it appears in Indonesian and Chinese families. Rare, a-lamp-or-light at the root, and bright.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dian mean?
Dian is Indonesian for 'a lamp, a light', and a Chinese name; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Dian?
It's said dee-AHN /diΛΙn/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dian a boy or girl name?
Dian is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Dian?
Dian is a rare name in the U.S.