Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Descendant of Tíghearnán; Little lord; Peaceful sky; Peaceful field
The masculine name Tienan's origin and meaning can change depending on how you view it. In sound and spelling, Tienan is very similar to Tiernan, an Irish title meaning "descendant of Tíghearnán" or "little lord." From their requests for more milk to their insistence on being rocked to sleep, you'll be bound to follow your little Tienan's "commands!" Other sources link Tienan to the Mandarin elements tiān, meaning "sky" or "field," and ān, meaning "peaceful." With definitions like "peaceful sky" and "peaceful field," Tienan could represent the serenity and joy you'll feel every day with your tiny tot.
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