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Tien in Japanese

KatakanaティエンTeien
Kanji天燕Teen

In Japanese, Tien is written in katakana as ティエン (Teien), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 天燕 (teen): “heaven”, “swallow”.

How Tien sounds in Japanese

ティエン

Kanji for Tien

天燕
teen
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 燕
    en swallow
    The swallow, which returns every spring.
天英
tee
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
天栄
tee
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.

By style

Masculine
天燕
heaven · swallow
Feminine
天絵
heaven · picture

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 燕 (swallow) is rare in Japanese given names.

Tien in anime worlds

Tien as an anime character →Tien in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Tien in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Tien in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Tien in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Tien in Japanese

How do you write Tien in Japanese?

Tien is written ティエン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Tien would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Tien?

Our top pick is 天燕 (Teen). 天 means “heaven” and 燕 means “swallow”. Other good options are 天英 (Tee) and 天栄 (Tee).

Is 天燕 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 天燕 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 天燕?

天燕 has 20 strokes in total (天: 4, 燕: 16). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 天燕 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天燕 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Tien”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ティエン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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