Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: SH EH N
Popularity Rank: #16,478
Derived from the Chinese character 神 (shén) meaning 'spirit', 'deity', or 'god'. It is often associated with divine power and energy in Chinese culture.
The name Shen is of Chinese origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Shen is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, China, and 72 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Shen is recorded 2,657 times globally, ranking it as the 16,478th most common name worldwide.
Shen is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 488 occurrences, making it the 2,603th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Shen is found among 1 in every 508 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #2,603 | 1 : 4,079 |
| Singapore | #1,045 | 1 : 1,642 |
| China | #326 | 1 : 508 |
| United States of America | #10,231 | 1 : 9,137 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,888 | 1 : 22,954 |
| United Kingdom | #5,398 | 1 : 4,646 |
| Hong Kong | #2,419 | 1 : 3,892 |
| France | #10,125 | 1 : 13,172 |
| Taiwan | #703 | 1 : 2,411 |
| Italy | #12,200 | 1 : 14,421 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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