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Kian Boy Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Kian · Boy · King, foundation, symbol of pride · Persian

کیانMuslim boy names

Meaning

King, foundation, symbol of pride

Name meaning

Origin / language: Persian
Name type: Single given name
Category: Persian names

Language and spelling

Kian is the Persian name written کیان. This entry's king/foundation/pride senses belong to that Persian name; the similar Irish Cian is another language name and does not supply this entry's derivation.

Sources

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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-26

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