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Guan Yin, Guan Yim, Kuan Yim, Kuan Yin Guan Yin (in Chinese: 觀音, pinyin guānyīn; full name: 觀世音 Guan Shi Yin; in Thai: กวนอิม) Chinese Bodhisattva/ Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Kindness is considered to be a mother-goddess and patron of seamen. The name Guan Yin also spelt Guan Yim, Kuan Yim, Kwan Im, or Kuan Yin, is a short form for Kuan-shi Yin, meaning "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the (human) World". Highly respected in Asian cultures, Guan Yim bears different names as follows: Hong Kong: Kwun Yum Japan: Kannon or more formally Kanzeon; the spelling Kwannon, based on a pre-modern pronunciation, is sometimes seen Korea: Gwan-eum or Gwanse-eum Thailand: Kuan Eim (กวนอิม) or Prah Mae Kuan Eim Vietnam: Quan Âm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanyin www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/Guan_Yin.htm