Wei
Wei is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “great, mighty, precious.” Wei is a versatile Chinese name with various meanings depending on the character: 伟 (great, mighty), 微 (subtle), or 维…
how do you pronounce Wei?
WAY
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what does Wei mean?
The name Wei means “great, mighty, precious.” It comes from the Chinese language tradition.
Wei is a versatile Chinese name with various meanings depending on the character: 伟 (great, mighty), 微 (subtle), or 维 (to preserve). It is one of the most popular given names in China, often combined with other characters to form compound names.
where does the name Wei come from?
Wikipedia identifies the character Wei (meaning great or mighty) as the most common form behind the Chinese given name Wei; the source doesn't address the alternate characters said elsewhere to mean subtle or to preserve, so those additional meanings are not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Wei
Per Wikipedia, that form of Wei is the most common Chinese given name overall, accounting for approximately 0.5 percent of Chinese people.
who are famous people named Wei?
- Ai Weiwei (Chinese artist and activist)
- Wei Chen (Taiwanese singer)
what names are similar to Wei?
what names go well with Wei?
Sibling names that share Wei's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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