Ming

Meaning of Ming

Ming is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It is pronounced as "ming" (/mɪŋ/) in Chinese. The name has been used in the United States since at least the 1970s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent decades, it has consistently ranked within the top 15,000 most popular names for newborns. The name Ming carries an air of elegance and sophistication, making it a great choice for parents looking for a culturally rich and distinctive name for their child.

Pronunciation

Chinese

  • Pronunced as ming (/mɪŋ/)

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Similar Names to Ming

  • Minghua
  • Mingli
  • Mingyu
  • Mingzhe
  • Mingjie
  • Minghui

Notable People Named Ming

Ming Tso Tsuang is an American psychiatrist and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, known for his pioneering research in the genetic epidemiology of schizophrenia and other severe mental disorders.
Ming Hao Tsai is an American chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his east–west fusion cuisine and ownership of restaurants like Blue Ginger and Blue Dragon.
Yee Ming Innes Bridges is a British-Singaporean singer-songwriter, actress, and model.
Ming Xi, also known as Xi Mengyao, is a Chinese model who gained international recognition after debuting for Givenchy and appearing in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Ming Cho Lee was a renowned Chinese-American theatrical set designer and professor at the Yale School of Drama.
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