Meaning: Resolute or suitable with the cited Chinese characters
The story
Chinese Yi can be written 毅 / 宜, associated with resoluteness or suitability. Other characters can share the same romanization, so a family’s chosen written name determines its precise meaning.
Nicknames
- Yiyi
- Xiao Yi
Spellings & variants
- Ngai
Popularity
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Yi comes from Chinese.
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Great waves with the cited Chinese characters
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Health with the cited Chinese characters
Long
Dragon; Chinese meanings depend on the chosen character
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