Meaning Derived from Celtic orign meaning 'ancient one' it is a variant spelling of the English and Irish Cian. Origin of Kien Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Ezequiel, Giovanni, Van Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Kien KEE-en Similar Names Triston Tamunokuro Kaylub Atrus Arturs Galvyn Donal Artie Artturi Desmon Year by Year Popularity of Kien