Yang

Yang Meaning & Origin

About Yang
The name "Yang" is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. It is commonly used as a surname and can also be used as a given name. In Chinese, "Yang" can mean "sun" or "positive" and is associated with warmth, brightness, and masculine energy. It is often used to represent strength, vitality, and leadership qualities. Additionally, "Yang" is one of the two fundamental principles in Chinese philosophy known as yin and yang, representing the masculine and active aspects of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yang are male.

Yang Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y052
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 NG
🌐 IPA
/jéƋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yang in Braille

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

The name Yang in braille

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

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

The name Yang in sign language

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