Sian
Meaning of Sian
Sian is a unisex name with origins in both English and Welsh. In English, it is pronounced as SEE-an (/ˈsiːən/), while in Welsh, it is pronounced as SHAHN (/ʃɑːn/). It also has a Chinese (Mandarin) pronunciation, syahn (/sjɛn/). Sian has been gaining popularity in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 35 per year. The name has ranked as high as 2616 in the year 1974. Sian carries a sense of elegance and uniqueness, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SEE-an (/ˈsiːən/)
Welsh
- Pronunced as SHAHN (/ʃɑːn/)
Chinese (Mandarin)
- Pronunced as syahn (/sjɛn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Sian
| Sian Proctor - Sian Hayley "Leo" Proctor is an American commercial astronaut, geology professor, artist, author, and science communicator who made history as the first female commercial spaceship pilot on the all-civilian Inspiration4 orbital spaceflight. |
| Graham Anthony Goodwin, also known as Sian, is an Irish electronic dance music producer, DJ, visual artist, and record label owner, known for founding Octopus Recordings and releasing records on various prominent music labels. |
| Sian Gibson - Siân Gibson is a Welsh comedy actress and television writer known for her collaboration with Peter Kay on the award-winning comedy series Peter Kay's Car Share. |
| Sian Reese-Williams is a Welsh actress, famous for her role as detective Cadi John in the TV series Hidden. |
| Sian Wyn Lloyd is a Welsh television news presenter and BBC News Wales correspondent. |
| Sian Lewis is a British former pentathlete who achieved success in the World Modern Pentathlon Championships, winning three gold and two silver medals between 1996 and 2003. |
| Sian Eleri is a well-known Welsh radio DJ and television presenter, recognized for her work on BBC Radio 1 and Radio Cymru. |
| Sian Evans is a Welsh singer known for her role as the front woman and singer-songwriter of the trip-hop/drum & bass band Kosheen, with chart-topping success in the UK. |
| Siân Rebecca Berry is a British politician who co-led the Green Party of England and Wales and served as its sole leader in 2021. |
| Siân Brooke is an English actress known for her roles in television shows such as Sherlock, Doctor Foster, and House of the Dragon. |
| Siân Meryl Griffiths is a senior British public health physician known for co-chairing the 2003 SARS Inquiry for the Hong Kong Government. |
| Siân Welby is a well-known English television presenter and radio host, recognized for her work with various major networks and currently co-hosting Capital Breakfast. |
| Siân Thomas is a British actress known for her work on stage, television, and film, including her role as Amelia Bones in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as well as for her distinctive voice in poetry readings and audiobooks. |
| Siân Catherine James is a Welsh Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Swansea East from 2005 to 2015. |
| Siân Reeves is a well-known English actress recognized for her roles in popular TV dramas such as Cutting It, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street. |
