Yang

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Yang means "sun" or "positive," and it is associated with warmth, brightness, and energy.
Pronunciation
YAHNG
yahng
Popularity
Yang is a relatively uncommon name outside of China, and its popularity varies from country to country.

cartoon of the name Yang
Cartoon of Yang

Yang Name meanings & History

The name Yang means "sun" or "positive," and it is associated with warmth, brightness, and energy. From Chinese 洋 (yáng) meaning "ocean" or 阳 (yáng) meaning "light, sun, male" (which is typically only masculine), as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly. Yang can be used as a first name or a surname, and it is suitable for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Yang: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yang:

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative

N: Neat,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Nitpicking

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter

Yang is:

  • a Common name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the last name Yang include Chinese actress Yang Zi, Chinese-American astronaut Leroy Chiao, and Chinese philosopher Yang Zhu. There are also many notable people with the first name Yang, including Chinese composer Yang Jing and Taiwanese basketball player Yang Shin-min.

2.) Yang (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) people of goat tongue.


3.) Yang (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) sun.


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