Shen: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Shen – Meaning: spirit or god (神); other characters carry other meanings – Origin: Chinese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SHEN


Shen is a Chinese boy's name meaning “spirit or god (神); other characters carry other meanings”. It appears in our list of 100+ Baby Names That Mean Gift From God.

Meaning & Origin of Shen

Meaning: Spirit or god (神); other characters carry other meanings.

Origin: Chinese.

How to Pronounce Shen

Phonetic: SHEN   IPA: /ˈʃɛn/

Popularity of Shen

Shen doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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