Unisex name
Ling name meaning
“jade; clever; spirit”
Ling is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Chinese meanings involving jade, intelligence, or spirit. It romanizes several name elements, including 玲 líng, the sound of jade, and 靈 líng, spirit or intelligence. Its precise meaning depends on the character used.
What does Ling mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ling
A romanization of several Chinese name elements, including 玲 líng, the sound of jade, and 靈 líng, spirit or intelligence. The precise meaning depends on the character.
| Linguistic origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Chinese-Indonesian |
| Starts with | L · Li |
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Name combinations with Ling
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ling, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ling: jade; clever; spirit
- Risnawati: woman
- Puspasari: essence or heart of a flower
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Meaning of each word
- Ling: jade; clever; spirit
- Puti: princess or an honorific for women
- Mustika: precious gemstone
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Ling Deva
Meaning of each word
- Ling: jade; clever; spirit
- Deva: deity, divine being
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Meaning of each word
- Sintawati: Sinta; a ploughed furrow
- Ling: jade; clever; spirit
- Nindya: faultless, blameless
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Ling Isyana
Meaning of each word
- Ling: jade; clever; spirit
- Isyana: ruler; an epithet of Shiva
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Ling Denok Kemalasari
Meaning of each word
- Ling: jade; clever; spirit
- Denok: a pretty or plump girl
- Kemalasari: essence or beauty of a jewel
How to pronounce Ling
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /liŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮀ |
Is Ling a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ling is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ling ranks #540 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ling
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- Intan♀A precious diamond
- Mutiara♀A pearl formed inside a shell
- Permata♀Precious stone, gem
- Komalasari♀Precious essence of a jewel
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Mustika♀Precious gemstone
- Tiara♀Small ornamental crown
- Kumala♀Gemstone, precious jewel
- Ratnawati♀One who possesses jewels
Famous people named Ling
- Ling Ling Agustin · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Ling
What is the meaning of Ling?
Ling means jade; clever; spirit. A romanization of several Chinese name elements, including 玲 líng, the sound of jade, and 靈 líng, spirit or intelligence. The precise meaning depends on the character.
Is Ling a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ling is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ling?
Ling is of Chinese origin.
How many syllables does Ling have?
Ling has 1 syllable (Ling) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ling?
Ling ranks #540 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ling?
Some ideas: Ling Risnawati Puspasari; Ling Puti Mustika; Ling Deva.
Famous people named Ling?
Notable people named Ling include Ling Ling Agustin.
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