At a glance
- In short
- Yuen is an elegant and unique name of Chinese origin, with a special significance in both Cantonese and Mandarin languages.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1977 (#9,652)
- Babies in 1977
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- First recorded
- 1977 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Yuen
Yuen is a beautiful name for a baby girl with an exotic flair. It has its origins in China and holds special significance in both Cantonese and Mandarin languages. In Cantonese, Yuen is pronounced as "yoo-en" (/juːn/), while in Mandarin, it is pronounced as "yoo-en" (/jwɛn/). The name Yuen also has the variation of Yuan. Throughout the years, this name has been chosen for a handful of newborn girls in the United States, with five occurrences recorded in 1977, ranking at number 9652. Yuen embodies elegance and uniqueness, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth and global appeal.
How to pronounce Yuen
Chinese (Cantonese)
- Pronounced yoo-en /juːn/
Chinese (Mandarin)
- Pronounced yoo-en /jwɛn/
Popularity of Yuen in the U.S.
Notable people named Yuen
- Yuen Kwok-yung is a Hong Kong microbiologist known for helping identify the SARS coronavirus and advising the government during COVID-19.
- Yuen Pau Woo is a Canadian politician and the first Malaysian-born senator, representing British Columbia since 2016.
- Yuen Woo-ping is a Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and director known for his work in Hong Kong cinema and Hollywood.
- Yuen Wah is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and award-winning action choreographer known for roles in over 200 films and television series.