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Boy Name

Ming

"Bright, luminous, brilliant, clear"

About the Name Ming

Meaning

Bright, luminous, brilliant, clear

Origin

Chinese

Gender

Boy

First Letter

M

Ming is a boy name of Chinese origin. The name means "Bright, luminous, brilliant, clear" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Chinese names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
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1990
#400
2000
#400
2010
#600
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ming

  • YM Yao Ming

Names Similar to Ming

Mei

Girl

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
M
Origin
Chinese

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