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Chinese · Unisex name

Guang

“bright or light”

About the name Guang

Guang is a Chinese given name used for both boys and girls. It is derived from the Chinese character for ‘light’ (光), and its meaning also covers ‘bright’. The character represents brightness and positivity in Chinese culture and appears in many compound words and personal names. A notable example is the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing dynasty, whose reign title includes the related character 光. In names Guang is often paired with a second character.

Meaning
bright or light
Origin
Chinese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
GWANG(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

If you like Guang

  • Zhuang
  • Shuang
  • Jiang
  • Fang

Middle names for Guang

  • Guang Li
  • Guang Yun
  • Guang Tao
  • Guang Wei
  • Guang Jin

Questions about Guang

What does Guang mean?
Guang is a Chinese name meaning "bright or light".
How do you pronounce Guang?
Guang is pronounced GWANG, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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