Fang: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Fang – Meaning: fragrant; also 'square' or 'upright', depending on the character – Origin: Chinese – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: FAHNG


Fang is a Chinese unisex name meaning “fragrant; also 'square' or 'upright', depending on the character”. It appears in our list of Chinese Baby Names With Beautiful Characters.

Meaning & Origin of Fang

Meaning: Fragrant; also 'square' or 'upright', depending on the character.

Origin: Chinese.

How to Pronounce Fang

Phonetic: FAHNG   IPA: /fɑːŋ/

Popularity of Fang

Fang doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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