Feng
Meaning of Feng
The name Feng is a traditional Chinese male name that carries significant cultural and historical connotations. Pronounced as "fuhng" (/fʊŋ/), Feng is often associated with the elements of wind and phoenix in Chinese culture, symbolizing freedom, strength, and rebirth. The name has variations such as Fang, which may also be used interchangeably in some contexts. Despite its rich heritage, Feng remains relatively uncommon in the United States, with sporadic occurrences over the years. For instance, it was recorded 5 times in 2022 and had a higher prevalence in earlier years like 1996 and 2000. Choosing the name Feng for your baby can offer a unique blend of cultural depth and a sense of timeless elegance.
Pronunciation
Chinese
- Pronunced as fuhng (/fʊŋ/)
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Notable People Named Feng
| Feng Zikai was a prominent Chinese painter, manhua artist, essayist, and lay Buddhist known for his insightful commentary on the changing political landscape and daily life in 20th-century China. |
| Feng Yuxiang, also known as the "Christian General" and "Traitorous General," was a Chinese warlord and leader of the Republic of China, serving as Vice Premier from 1928 to 1930, and playing a significant role in various political and military events during the early 20th century. |
| Feng Zhang is a Chinese-American biochemist known for his work in optogenetics and CRISPR technologies, currently holding a professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and appointments with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. |
| Feng "Franklin" Tao is a prominent chemical engineer known for his expertise in heterogeneous catalysis, energy chemistry, nanoscience, and surface science, with over 180 publications in international journals. |
| Feng Yan is a Chinese independent documentary filmmaker with a background in Japanese literature and agricultural economy. |
| Feng Jinglan, also known as Huaixi, was a prominent Chinese mineralogist and geologist, recognized as one of the founders of mineralogy in China and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. |
| Feng Zhanhai, also known as Feng Chan-hai, was a leader in the resistance against Japanese forces and the puppet state of Manchukuo in northeast China. |
| Feng Xinzhu is a former Chinese politician who served as Vice Governor of Shaanxi and was dismissed from his position in January 2018 due to an investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. |
| Feng Gang is a Chinese football player currently playing for Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast. |
| Feng Xiaogang - Xiaogang Feng is a versatile Chinese filmmaker and politician known for his successful commercial comedies and forays into drama and period films. |
| Feng Liu is a material physicist. |
| Feng Liming is a Chinese slalom canoeist who competed at the international level from 2002 to 2010, and participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. |
| Feng Jing is a Chinese gymnast who won gold in the men's individual All-around at the 2001 world championships and was part of the Chinese team that won gold at the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the 2006 Asian Games. |
| Feng Feng is a Chinese rower who participated in two events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Feng Lili is a Chinese rower who competed in the women's quadruple sculls event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
