Wang

Wang Meaning & Origin

About Wang
The name "Wang" is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. In general, "Wang" can mean "king" or "monarch," symbolizing power, authority, and leadership. It is a common surname in China and is associated with noble and influential families. Additionally, "Wang" can also represent other meanings such as "hope" or "desire" when written with different characters.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wang are male.

Wang Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W052
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/wéƋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wang in Braille

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

The name Wang in braille

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

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

The name Wang in sign language

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