Wei
Meaning of Wei
Wei is a unisex name with Chinese origins. In Chinese Cantonese, it is pronounced as way (/wéi/), while in Chinese Mandarin, it is pronounced as way (/weɪ/). This name has variations across different regions and cultures. In terms of popularity in the United States, according to data for newborns in New York, Wei was ranked 1789th in 2007. Over the years, its ranking has fluctuated, but it has consistently been given to a small number of babies each year. The name Wei carries a sense of cultural richness and uniqueness, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Chinese Cantonese
- Pronunced as way (/wéi/)
Chinese Mandarin
- Pronunced as way (/weɪ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Wei
- Wen
- Weiwei
- Wenjun
- Weilin
- Weiyi
- Weixiang
- Weimin
Notable People Named Wei
| Wei Wei is a renowned Chinese mandopop singer, actress, philanthropist, and professor, known as "The Empress of Pop" for her exceptional artistry and vocal performances, making her one of the most influential Chinese entertainers of her time. |
| Wei Jingsheng is a Chinese human rights activist and dissident known for his involvement in the Chinese democracy movement and authoring the essay "The Fifth Modernization," for which he was imprisoned for a total of 18 years before being deported to the United States. |
| Wei Yan is a Chinese-American reproductive biologist and professor known for his work in male reproductive epigenomics and as the editor-in-chief of the journal Biology of Reproduction. |
| Wei Wang is a Chinese-born American computer scientist known for her expertise in big data analytics, database systems, natural language processing, bioinformatics, and computational medicine. |
| Wei Zhen is a Chinese professional footballer playing for Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League and the China national team. |
| Wei Yang is a Chinese-American structural biologist and distinguished investigator at the National Institutes of Health, elected as a member of the US National Academy of Sciences in 2013. |
