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Origin: Chinese

Meaning: Cultured; Literate

Wen is a Chinese name for boys. Though there are contestations regarding how the moniker came to be, one of the widely believed arguments is that it was derived from King Wen of Zhou, the founder of the Zhou dynasty. While it can be understood as “cultured,” it can also mean “literate.” Whether baby is bound to be a scholar or a refined member of society, this simple name can lead them on to their bigger destinies.