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Origin: Chinese

Meaning: Build, establish; Strong, healthy;

Jian is a gender-neutral baby name of Mandarin origin. Though some may associate this name with the Italian Jianna or Giana, Jian is actually a standalone name from beautiful mainland China. Meaning “build,” “establish,” as well as “strong” and “healthy,” baby Jian will be a formidable fighter from day one. Other meanings also include “simple,” reminding baby to remain humble while building their empire. Jian may even derive from the Mandarin word juyan, which was a wooden slip used for literature from the Han dynasty. With this name, baby Jian is sure to live a life filled with solid discovery and happiness.