What Does the Name Wei Mean
The name Wei comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Wei below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Wei Name Meaning
& f ChineseFrom Chinese 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 巍 (wēi) meaning "high, lofty, towering" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary". As a feminine name it can come from 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 薇 (wēi)...
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