What Does the Name Yang Mean
The name Yang comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Yang below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Yang Name Meaning
& f ChineseFrom Chinese 洋 (yáng) meaning "ocean" or 阳 (yáng) meaning "light, sun, male" (which is typically only masculine), as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly.
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What does the name Yang mean?
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Is Yang a boy or girl name?
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