Ying
Ying is a girls' name of Chinese origin meaning “clever, eagle, flower.” Ying has several meanings depending on the character: 英 (hero, flower petal), 颖 (clever, outstanding), or 鹰 (eagle).
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how do you pronounce Ying?
YING
where does the name Ying come from?
Ying is the pinyin spelling of several Chinese characters, among them 英, flower or hero, 颖, clever, and 鹰, eagle.
It is the complement to Yang in the famous Yin-Yang (阴阳) concept of balance and duality in Chinese philosophy.
who are famous people named Ying?
- Zhang Ying (Chinese historical figure)
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quick answers about Ying
What does the name Ying mean?
Ying means “clever, eagle, flower”.
What is the origin of the name Ying?
Ying comes from the Chinese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Ying?
Ying has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Ying a boy or girl name?
Ying is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ying?
Ying is pronounced YING, with 1 syllable.
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