Shang

Shang Meaning & Origin

About Shang
The name "Shang" is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to the Shang dynasty, an ancient Chinese dynasty that ruled from the 16th to the 11th century BC. In this context, "Shang" represents a historical period and civilization. Additionally, "Shang" can also be a given name for both males and females, meaning "up" or "above" in Chinese. It carries connotations of elevation, superiority, or being at a higher level. The meaning of the name can vary depending on the specific cultural or historical context in which it is used.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shang are male.

Shang Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/shang*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shang in Braille

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

The name Shang in braille

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

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

The name Shang in sign language

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