Wen
Meaning of Wen
Wen is a male name with origins in Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese. It is pronounced as "wun" (/wʌn/). In both languages, Wen is written as 文 and carries the meaning of "cultured" or "literary." This name has gained some popularity in the United States over the years, with occurrences reported since at least 1981. While it hasn't consistently ranked high on baby name lists, it has remained a steady choice for parents seeking an elegant and refined name for their sons. The association with culture and literature adds a sophisticated touch to this unique and distinctive name choice.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin,Chinese Cantonese
- Pronunced as wun (/wʌn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Wen
| Wen Jiabao is a retired Chinese politician who served as the premier of China from 2003 to 2013 and was a key figure in shaping the country's economic policy. |
| Wen Tianxiang, also known as Duke of Xin, was a Chinese poet and politician revered for his resistance to Kublai Khan's invasion and is a symbol of patriotism and resistance against tyranny in China. |
| Wen Kezheng was a renowned Chinese operatic bass with a deep voice and a prominent music educator associated with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. |
| Wen Wei Wang is a Chinese-Canadian businessman, choreographer, dancer, and teacher known for establishing Wen Wei Dance and serving as the artistic director of both Wen Wei Dance and Ballet Edmonton. |
| Wen Yiduo was a Chinese poet and scholar known for his nationalistic poetry, who was assassinated by the Kuomintang in 1946. |
| I'm sorry, but there seems to be a mistake. Wen Jiabao is actually a former Chinese Premier, known for his leadership and economic policies. |
| Wen Spencer is an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for her books featuring characters with unique abilities, and she won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2003. |
| Wen Yuan-ning, also known as Oon Guan-neng, was a prominent Chinese professor, writer, and diplomat. |
| Wen Ling is a Chinese contemporary artist residing in Beijing. |
| Wen Zhenheng was a versatile Ming dynasty scholar, painter, landscape garden designer, and the great grandson of the renowned painter Wen Zhengming. |
| Wen Yanbo, also known as Kuanfu, was a prominent scholar-official of the Song dynasty, serving four emperors over more than five decades and holding the position of grand councilor during Emperor Renzong's reign. |
| Wen Chao is a Chinese football player currently playing for Chinese club Dalian LFTZ Huayi. |
| Wen Qiang was a Chinese judicial official who was arrested and executed during the Chongqing gang trials. |
| Wen Chen-ling is a Taiwanese actress and television host. |
| Wen Wu is a portrait painter originally from Qingdao, China, who now lives and works in London. |
