Ken Liu
Chinese-American writer
1976 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Chinese-American writer
Born
January 1, 1976
Age
~50 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, writer, poet
People's Republic of ChinaBorn in Lanzhou
1976
Born in Lanzhou (1976-01-01)
2012
AwardHugo Award for Best Short Story
2012
AwardNebula Award for Best Short Story
2012
AwardWorld Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction
2013
AwardHugo Award for Best Short Story
2014
AwardSeiun Award for Best Translated Short Story
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ken Liu?+
Ken Liu is Chinese-American writer. Born in 1976.
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Liu born?+
Ken Liu was born on January 1, 1976.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — January 1, 1976
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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