Surname · Greek
Χιάν
“unintelligible speaker”
Χιάν is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Chian.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Χιάν is Chian written in the Greek alphabet. Chian is a variant of Cheyenne. Interpretations include “unintelligible speaker” (Native American) and “of the tribe of the Great Plains; of the unintelligible speakers” (Native American). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Χιάν is Chian written in the Greek alphabet. Chian is a variant of Cheyenne. An origin associated with Cheyenne is Native American.
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Χιάν’s family of names
In Greek usage, Χιάν as a surname has a transliteration in Chian.
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