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Nian may refer to:
- Nian (年), a Chinese mythological creature
- Nian Rebellion, an armed uprising in China, 1851–1868
- Nian, Iran (disambiguation), places in Iran
- Nian gao (年糕), Chinese food
- Nian Gengyao (1679–1726), Chinese military commander
- Nian Yun (b. 1982), Chinese Olympic swimmer
- Nian Weisi (b. 1933), Chinese association football manager