Meaning: Spirit or bell with the cited Chinese characters
The story
Chinese Ling can be written 灵 / 铃, associated with spirit or a bell. Other characters can share the same romanization, so a family’s chosen written name determines its precise meaning.
Nicknames
- Lingling
Spellings & variants
- Meiling
- Xiaoling
Popularity
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Short
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Ling comes from Chinese.
More like Ling
More Chinese namesLin
Forest or fine jade with the cited Chinese characters
Fei
Fragrant; luxuriant with the cited Chinese characters
Na
Graceful with the cited Chinese characters
Jing
Quietness or crystal with the cited Chinese characters
Mei
Beauty or plum in Chinese; Japanese meanings vary
Lian
Lotus or waterfall with the cited Chinese characters
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