China

China Meaning & Origin

About China
The name "China" refers to both a country in East Asia and its ancient civilization. The term originated from the Qin dynasty, which unified China in 221 BCE. It is derived from the Chinese word "Qin" or "Chin," which was the name of the ruling dynasty at the time. Over centuries, the name "China" became widely used to refer to the country and its people, encompassing its rich history, culture, and diverse ethnic groups. Today, China is one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations and the most populous country, known for its vast territory, ancient traditions, and rapid modernization.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name China are female.

China Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 133.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C050
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AY1 N AH0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงaษชnษ™/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name China in Braille

Here's how to represent China in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name China in braille

How to Spell the Name China in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell China using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name China in sign language

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