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The meaning and history of the name Chen.


CHEN: From Chinese 陈 (chén) meaning "exhibit, display, old, ancient" and also referring to the former state of Chen, which existed in what is now Henan province from the 11th to 5th centuries BC.

Usage: Chinese
Variants: CHAN, TAN
Famous People: Chen Ning Yangwiki (Physicist, 1922, China), Chen Shui-bianwiki (Politician, 1950, Taiwan), Chen Guangchengwiki (Social Activist, 1971, China)