Hien

Hien is a Vietnamese given name that is commonly written without diacritics in international contexts. In Vietnamese, the unaccented form Hien corresponds to the name Hiền, which is associated with meanings such as gentle, civil, or virtuous, depending on the Chinese characters used to render the name. The precise meaning can vary with context and family choice.

The name is used for individuals of various ages and genders in Vietnam and among Vietnamese communities abroad. Hiền is typically used as a first name rather than a family name, and it can appear on its own or as part of a longer compound given name, reflecting the traditional Vietnamese practice of combining given-name elements to convey desirable attributes.

In usage, Hien has become a familiar form in non-Vietnamese contexts due to its unaccented spelling, especially on official documents and in international settings. The diacritic versions Hiền or Hiên are the standard spellings in Vietnamese, and the choice of romanization can influence how the name is perceived outside Vietnamese-speaking communities.

See also: Hiền.