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Name Origin

Kian is a Persian name meaning 'king' or 'ancient'. It is a popular choice for boys in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries.

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Famous People

Kian Egan (1980-)

Singer, songwriter, television personality

  • Member of the Irish boy band Westlife
  • Won numerous awards including Brit Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards
  • Successful solo career and television presenter