At a Glance: Name: Yang – Meaning: poplar or willow (楊), or ocean (洋), depending on the character – Origin: Chinese – Pronunciation: YAHNG
Yang is a Chinese name used for both boys and girls meaning “poplar or willow (楊), or ocean (洋), depending on the character”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Yang
Meaning: Poplar or willow (楊), or ocean (洋), depending on the character.
Origin: Chinese.
How to Pronounce Yang
Phonetic: YAHNG IPA: /jɑŋ/
Popularity of Yang
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2024.
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