Across the world, 远 (远 
, Vien 
) is a widespread dominantly male, but uncommonly feminine first name. The forename 远 is characteristic of Eastern Asia, particularly China, where it is quite a common largely masculine, but infrequently female name, Macao, where it is quite a rare female name, and Hong Kong. In absolute terms, the name is most common in China, Vietnam, and India. Very seldom, 远 is the last name as well as the forename.