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Hien
How to Pronounce Hien
Pronounced HYEN /ΛhjΙn/Low
Meaning: Hien is the plain-Latin spelling of a Vietnamese name that means gentle, kind, meek and virtuous; in Vietnamese it carries a falling-rising tone and describes a mild, good-hearted character prized as a personal quality.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Hien is a genuine Vietnamese name meaning gentle, kind and virtuous, written in plain Latin letters without its tone marks. Its arrival in American records from the late nineteen-seventies mirrors Vietnamese resettlement in the United States after that decade.
It was never common here, given to only about twenty boys a year at its high point in the mid nineteen-eighties, though it appeared steadily for decades. A boy named Hien then would be about forty today. The name rests on a clear, positive meaning rather than a modern coinage, marking a specific heritage.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hien mean?
It is a Vietnamese name meaning gentle, kind, meek and virtuous, describing a mild, good-hearted character.
How do you pronounce Hien?
It is said HYEN, one syllable, with a soft y-glide; in Vietnamese it also carries a tone.
Is Hien a boy or girl name?
In United States records Hien is listed for boys, though in Vietnam it is used for both men and women.
How popular is Hien?
It has always been uncommon here, given to only about twenty boys a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-eighties.