Chen

The unisex name Chen has both Chinese and Hebrew roots. It translates as 'the morning' or 'the charming one'.

What does the name Chen mean?

Chen is a gender-neutral first name with Chinese and Hebrew origins. The translation of the name results in either 'the morning' or 'the charming one'. It comes from the Chinese chén (晨) or chén (辰), meaning 'the morning', and from the Hebrew chen (חֵן), which stands for 'grace' and 'charm'. Additionally, Chen is also used as a surname.

Where does the name Chen come from?

The first name Chen has both masculine and feminine aspects and is of Chinese and Hebrew origin with the meanings 'the morning' or 'the charming one'. In Chinese, chén (晨) or chén (辰) means 'the morning', while in Hebrew, chen (חֵן) means 'grace' and 'charm'. The respective languages are Chinese and Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Chen?

The pronunciation of Chen is memorable and short. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Tschenn' [tʃɛn] or [ʃɛn]. The central vowel is short and concise, surrounded by clear consonants. This compact structure gives the name an immediate and concentrated effect. Chen thus radiates a clear and focused presence - a name in reduced form that still stands out distinctly.

Popularity

In Germany, Chen is a fairly common first name. In 2021, it ranked 3,549th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, at rank 1,347. Over the last ten years, Chen has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,212th.

Nicknames & pet names

Chenny

Famous people

• Chen Aharoni (Israeli singer)
• Chen Ailian (French dancer)
• Chen Chao-Hsiu (writer from Taiwan)
• Chen Chengpo (Taiwanese painter)
• Chen Danqing (American artist)
• Chen Hongshou (Chinese artist)
• Chen Hsiao-Huan (Taiwanese badminton player)
• Chen Jiang (footballer from China)
• Chen Jing (Chinese table tennis player)
• Chen Li (Chinese actor)
• Chen Liang (Chinese tennis player)
• Chen Lippin (basketball player from Israel)
• Chen Min (Chinese biologist)
• Chen Pomeranz (German handball player)
• Chen Shiwei (sprinter from China)
• Chen Wei-Ling (Taiwanese weightlifter)
• Chen Xinhua (Chinese table tennis player)
• Chen Xiujun (swimmer)
• Chen Yumei (Chinese actor)
• Chen Zhibin (Chinese table tennis player)