Zichen is of Chinese origin and means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge'. It's composed of two characters, '智' (zhi) meaning 'wisdom', and '慎' (shen) meaning 'careful' or 'discerning'. This name is often chosen by parents who wish to instill a sense of wisdom and discernment in their child from an early age. It's pronounced /zr-zen/ in English, with the first syllable rhyming with 'car', and the second sounding like 'den'. Zichen gained popularity outside China in recent years due to its unique meaning and sound, making it a distinct choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet significant name.
"Zichen saw a notable spike in popularity between 2016 and 2017 with 12 and 10 births respectively, before leveling off to an average of around 5-9 births per year since."