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Jian

Unisex NameChinese Origin

Meaning

From Chinese 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish", 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy", or other chara

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Jian and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Integrity
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Courage
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Resilience
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Compassion

Famous People Named Jian

King Jian of Zhou

King Jian of Zhou (), personal name Ji Yi, was the twenty-second king of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty and the tenth of the Eastern Zhou.

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King Jian of Chu

King Jian of Chu (, died 408 BC) was from 431 to 408 BC the king of the state of Chu during the transition from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period.

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Duke Jian of Qin

Duke Jian of Qin (, 428–400 BC) was, from 414 to 400 BC, the 26th ruler of the Zhou Dynasty Chinese state of Qin that eventually united China to become the Qin Dynasty.

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Duke Jian of Qi

Duke Jian of Qi (; died 481 BC) was from 484 to 481 BC ruler of the State of Qi, a major power during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China.

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Jian of Qi

Jian, King of Qi (; reigned 264–221 BC) was the last king of Qi, one of the seven major states of the Warring States period of ancient China.

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