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Saiyan
Pronounced SY-an /ˈsaɪ.ən/Medium
Meaning: A coined anime word — the Saiyan, a warrior race in Dragon Ball; from the Japanese pun on yasai, 'vegetable'; an invented pop-culture name; we note the coinageLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Saiyan is a coined anime word — the Saiyan, a warrior race in Dragon Ball; from the Japanese pun on yasai, 'vegetable'; an invented pop-culture name (we note the coinage). A bold, modern name (said 'SY-an').
In the U.S. it appears as a fandom name. Rare, a-warrior-race at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Saiyan mean?
Saiyan is a coined anime word — a warrior race in Dragon Ball. We note the pop-culture coinage.
How do you pronounce Saiyan?
It's said SY-an /ˈsaɪ.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Saiyan a boy or girl name?
Saiyan is a boy's name.
How popular is Saiyan?
Saiyan is a very rare name in the U.S.