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Chinese · Unisex name

Fang

“fragrant or square”

About the name Fang

Fang is a Chinese given name used for both boys and girls. It is derived from the Chinese characters for ‘fragrant’ (芳) or ‘square’ (方), so its meaning depends on the character chosen. The character 芳 appears frequently in girls’ names, while 方 is also a Chinese surname. Fang is commonly used in Chinese-speaking cultures for both genders, either on its own or doubled, as in Fangfang, or joined with another character in a two-syllable given name.

Meaning
fragrant or square
Origin
Chinese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
FANG(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Fang

  • Fang Li
  • Fang Ying
  • Fang Tao
  • Fang Mei
  • Fang Xiu

Questions about Fang

What does Fang mean?
Fang is a Chinese name meaning "fragrant or square".
How do you pronounce Fang?
Fang is pronounced FANG, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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