Yuen: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Yuen is of Cantonese origin and means "allowing, permissive" or "soft, gentle". It can also mean "source" or "origin" in Chinese.

The name Yuen has origins in several cultures.
1. Chinese: In Chinese, Yuen (袁) is a surname that is believed to have originated during the Zhou dynasty. It is derived from the name of a state called Yuen during that time.
2. Cantonese: Yuen is also a common Cantonese romanization of the Chinese surname 院 (Jyutping: jyun2). This surname has multiple origins. It can be derived from the Yuan Dynasty (元朝) in China or can mean "park" or "courtyard" in a more general sense.
3. Korean: In Korean, Yuen (연) can be a given name for both males and females. It often means "lotus flower" in Korean.
4. Vietnamese: Yuen can be a Vietnamese surname, spelled as "Viên," which is derived from the Chinese surname Yuan (袁).
Please note that the name Yuen may have variations in spelling and pronunciation depending on the language and culture.

The popularity of the name Yuen can vary depending on the geographical region and cultural background. It is more commonly found as a surname in Chinese-speaking communities rather than a given name. As a given name, it is not very common in Western countries. In any case, the popularity of a name is subjective and can change over time.

Some common variations of the name Yuen include:
1. Yuen
2. Yuan
3. Yuenne
4. Yuenan
5. Yuanne
6. Yune
7. Yun
8. Yoon
9. Yoonie
10. Yennie

1. Yuyu
2. Yenny
3. Yu-Yu
4. Nene
5. Yuyue
6. Yuyun
7. Yuyu-chan
8. Yuyuan
9. Yumi
10. Yudie

1. Yuen Biao - Hong Kong actor and martial artist known for his roles in films such as "Dreadnaught" and "Dragons Forever".
2. Yuen Woo-ping - Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and film director, known for his work on films such as "The Matrix" trilogy and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
3. Yuen Qiu - Hong Kong actress known for her role as the "Landlady" in the "Kung Fu Hustle" film series.
4. Yuen Long Koon - Also known as Yuen Siu Tien, a Hong Kong martial artist and actor famous for his portrayal of the "Beggar So" character in films such as "Drunken Master".
5. Yuen Wah - Hong Kong actor and martial artist known for his roles in films such as "Kung Fu Hustle" and "Knock Off".