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Guanyin

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Pronounced gwahn-YIN /ɡwɑnˈjɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Chinese Guanyin, 'she who perceives the sounds/cries of the world' (guan, 'to observe', + yin, 'sounds'); the beloved Chinese goddess (bodhisattva) of mercy and compassion; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: She who perceives the cries of the world: Guanyin is the Chinese goddess of mercy. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'gwahn-YIN'). We note the deity.
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MeaningFrom the Chinese Guanyin, 'she who perceives the sounds/cries of the world' (guan, 'to observe', + yin, 'sounds'); the beloved Chinese goddess (bodhisattva) of mercy and compassion; we note the deity

History & Origin

Guanyin comes from the Chinese Guanyin, 'she who perceives the sounds/cries of the world' (guan, 'to observe', + yin, 'sounds'); the goddess of mercy and compassion (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'gwahn-YIN').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, goddess-of-mercy at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Guanyin is 'she who perceives the sounds/cries of the world' in Chinese (guan, 'to observe', + yin, 'sounds') — the beloved goddess (bodhisattva) of mercy and compassion — a lyrical, storied name (we note the deity; said 'gwahn-YIN').
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References — Guanyin — Chinese mythology; goddess/bodhisattva

Variations

Kwan YinGuan Yin

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Guanyin mean?

Guanyin is Chinese for 'she who perceives the sounds/cries of the world' (guan + yin); the goddess of mercy and compassion. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Guanyin?

It's said gwahn-YIN /ɡwɑnˈjɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Guanyin a boy or girl name?

Guanyin is a girl's name.

How popular is Guanyin?

Guanyin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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