What Does the Name Zhen Mean
The name Zhen comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Zhen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Zhen Name Meaning
& m ChineseFrom Chinese 珍 (zhēn) meaning "precious, rare", 真 (zhēn) meaning "real, genuine", 贞 (zhēn) meaning "virtuous, chaste, loyal", or other Chinese characters which are pronounced similarly.
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