Reduplication of Cheng meaning "sincere"
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Chen
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chen.
Primary meaning
Great; ancient; from Chinese dynasty
Pronunciation: CHEN
Profile summary
Common Chinese surname and given name. The current meaning shown for this name is Great; ancient; from Chinese dynasty. The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHEN. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Chen. Chen appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chen is currently cataloged under Chinese origin, and this page describes its meaning as Great; ancient; from Chinese dynasty.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Chinese origin and Chinese-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chen is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Chen. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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