Find out how popular the first name Kiyen has been for the last 16 years (from 2008 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kiyen by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Kiyen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kiyen.

The history of the first name Kiyen

The name Kiyen has its origins in the ancient Tamil language spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is derived from the Tamil word "kiyan" which means "one who is strong and powerful". The name can be traced back to the early medieval period in the region, around the 6th to 8th centuries CE.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kiyen was in the ancient Tamil epic, the Silappadikaram, written around the 5th or 6th century CE. In this epic, Kiyen was the name of a powerful warrior and chieftain of a clan. This suggests that the name was associated with strength, courage, and leadership in those ancient times.

In the 12th century, there are records of a Tamil king named Kiyen Chola who ruled over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. He was known for his military conquests and for patronizing the arts and literature during his reign.

Another notable individual named Kiyen was a Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his contributions to the Tamil literary tradition and for his works on grammar and poetics.

In the 16th century, there was a famous Tamil philosopher and spiritual leader named Kiyen Arul who was revered for his teachings on Hinduism and his writings on the concept of divine grace.

Moving forward in history, Kiyen Krishnaswamy was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Kiyen throughout history, highlighting its longstanding association with strength, leadership, and intellectual pursuits in the Tamil cultural sphere.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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