Ling - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Ling

ling'ling'1 syllable
🇨🇳Chinese
Graceful

MEANING

Jade tinklingCleverSpirit

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character 玲 (líng), which means 'tinkling of jade.'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, jade is a symbol of purity and grace.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a given name in Chinese-speaking regions for centuries.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Heather-covered moor

ORIGIN

Old Norse

ETYMOLOGY

From the Old Norse word 'lyng,' meaning 'heather.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in English-speaking countries inspired by nature.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Adopted into English from Old Norse during the Viking Age.

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