Meng
Fact sheet
- Name
- Meng
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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Meng is a name originating from China that is used for both boys and girls. The meanings of the name include 'the dream', 'the fighter', and 'the sprout'.
What does the name Meng mean?
Meng is a Chinese name suitable for boys and girls. It carries the meanings 'the dream', 'the fighter', and 'the sprout'. The name has its roots in Chinese and consists of various elements: mèng (梦) for dream, hope; měng (猛) for wild, combative, fierce, cruel; měng (蒙) for cover, suffer, ignore; méng (濛) for drizzle, fog; and méng (萌) for bud, sprout.
Where does the name Meng come from?
The origin of the name Meng is Chinese and suitable for both men and women. The meaning is 'the dream'.
How do you pronounce Meng?
Meng is pronounced approximately like 'Mäng'.
Popularity
In Germany, Meng is a rather rare name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Meng was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, it shows that Meng has had varying rankings in name charts in different countries in recent years.
Famous people
- Chou Meng-tieh (Taiwanese poet and writer)
- Meng Chee Wee (musician from China)
- Meng Chong Lai (Malaysian politician)
- Meng Ge (Chinese military singer)
- Meng Haoran (Chinese poet)
- Meng Li (basketball player)
- Meng Meng Lau (Singaporean footballer)
- Meng Seng Goh (Singaporean politician)
- Meng Wang (Chinese writer)
- Meng Xia (Chinese actress and film producer)
- Meng Zhang (Chinese actress, singer, and model)
- Meng-Hua Ho (director from China)
Frequently asked questions about the name Meng
What is the origin of the name Meng?
Meng has Chinese roots and is suitable for both boys and girls. The name is particularly used in the Mandarin dialect.
What does the name Meng mean?
Meng means among other things 'the dream' and can also embody qualities such as 'fighter' or 'sprout', depending on the characters used.
How popular is the name Meng?
The popularity of the name Meng varies, but it is quite common in China and among Chinese communities worldwide. In Western countries, it is less common.