Yang
Meaning of Yang
Yang is a unisex name with origins in both Chinese Mandarin and Korean. In Chinese Mandarin, the name is pronounced as "yahng" (/jæŋg/), while in Korean, it is also pronounced as "yahng" (/jaŋg/). The name has a variation known as Yan. In terms of popularity, data from California shows that Yang ranked 1353rd in 1992 with 10 occurrences, 1582nd in 1990 with 8 occurrences, and 1139th in 1988 with 11 occurrences. This unique name carries cultural associations and can be a meaningful choice for parents seeking a cross-cultural option.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin
- Pronunced as yahng (/jæŋg/)
Korean
- Pronunced as yahng (/jaŋg/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Yang
| Yang Mi is a Chinese actress and singer known for her leading roles in television series such as "Palace" and "Eternal Love," as well as films like "The Witness." |
| Yang Yang is a Chinese actor known for his roles in various television dramas and films. |
| Yang Chen-Ning, also known as C. N. Yang, is a Chinese theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for his work on parity non-conservation of weak interaction and is known for his contributions to statistical mechanics, gauge theory, and particle physics. |
| Yang Xuangan was a Chinese military general and politician during the Sui Dynasty who rebelled against Emperor Yang and was subsequently defeated. |
| Yang Liwei is a Chinese major general, former military pilot, and former taikonaut at the People's Liberation Army. |
| Yang Jisheng is a Chinese journalist and author known for his comprehensive accounts of the Great Chinese Famine and the Cultural Revolution. |
| Yang Fu, also known as Yishan, was a Chinese politician during the Three Kingdoms period, known for his role in resisting the warlord Ma Chao and his advice to the Wei emperor Cao Rui. |
| Yang Tingbao was a renowned Chinese architect and architectural educator, recognized as one of "the Four Modern Masters in Architecture" in mainland China. |
| Yang Wei is a former Chinese badminton player associated with the Guangdong provincial team. |
| Yang Wei is a Chinese gymnast known for his impressive performances in international competitions. |
| Yang Chengfu (1883–1936) was a renowned teacher of Yang-style tai chi, instrumental in developing the art into its modern form and spreading it globally through his successful students. |
| Yang Yang is a former Chinese badminton player. |
| Yang Wei is a Chinese mechanical engineer and former President of Zhejiang University. |
| Yang Yang (杨洋) is the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra, with experience conducting over 20 domestic and foreign symphony orchestras. |
| Yang Yang is a Chinese sprinter who won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2011 Summer Universiade. |
