Cai
Meaning of Cai
Cai is a unisex name with origins in both Chinese and English. In Chinese, it is pronounced as "ts-eye" (/tsaɪ/), while in English, it is pronounced as "kai" (/kaɪ/). This name has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the United States of America. The data for newborns shows that Cai has been consistently used as a name choice, ranking around 1600-2300 in the past decade. The name Cai has a modern and minimalist feel to it, making it appealing to many parents. Its simplicity and versatility make it a great choice for those looking for a unique and timeless name option for their baby.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kai (/kaɪ/)
Chinese
- Pronunced as ts-eye (/tsaɪ/)
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Notable People Named Cai
| Cai Xukun, also known as Kun, is a multi-talented Chinese singer-songwriter, dancer, and rapper who gained fame through reality shows and debuted as the leader of the temporary boy group Nine Percent. |
| Cai Guo-Qiang is a renowned Chinese artist known for his explosive and innovative works of art. |
| Cai Yuanpei was a prominent Chinese philosopher and politician known for his influential contributions to education reform and his critical evaluation of Chinese culture, blending Chinese and Western thinking. |
| Cai Yan, also known as Wenji, was a Chinese composer, poet, and writer from the late Eastern Han dynasty, known for her time as a captive of the Xiongnu and her eventual return to Han territory. |
| Cai Haoyu is a prominent Chinese businessman, investor, and video game producer, best known as the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of The miHoYo Group, and ranked 73rd on the "2022 New Fortune 500 Rich List" in China. |
| Cai Yun is a former professional badminton player from China, known for winning the 2012 London Olympic gold medal and being a four-time World Champion in men's doubles. |
| Cai Jing (1047–1126) was a prominent Chinese calligrapher and politician during the Northern Song dynasty, and is also featured as a primary antagonist in the classic Chinese novel Water Margin. |
| Cai Chusheng was a pioneering Chinese film director of the pre-Communist era, known for his progressive work in the 1930s and as the first Chinese director to win an international film award, but later faced persecution during the Cultural Revolution. |
| Cai Jin is a Chinese painter known for her oil paintings of the banana plant, born in 1965 in Tunxi, Anhui Province, China, and has been featured in various art publications. |
| Cai Ming is a versatile Chinese entertainer known for her talents in singing, acting, and sketch comedy. |
| Cai Xiao was a Taiwan-born Chinese military officer and politician. |
| Cai Qirui was a prominent Chinese chemist and educator, recognized as the founder of Chinese catalytic chemistry. |
| Cai Zhenhua is a former table tennis player from China who has held various leadership positions in sports organizations. |
| Cai Fuchao is a prominent Chinese journalist, politician, and propaganda official who has held various high-ranking positions in the Chinese government. |
| Cai Evans is a Welsh rugby union player for the Dragons, known for his role as a full-back and his participation as a Wales under-20 international. |
