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Soong Mei-ling
Politician
1898
First Lady of the Republic of China and influential political figure, known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek
Meiling
Girl
#23860 most popular
Chinese
Taiwanese
East Asian
Malaysian Chinese
Meanings & Origins
"beautiful spirit/soul"
Origin: Chinese
Language: Mandarin
Popularity
#23860
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
2
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“Beautiful as jade, clear as its song”
Origin & Etymology
Meiling (美玲 or 美靈) is a classic Chinese feminine name combining two beloved characters: mei (美), meaning beautiful, and ling (玲), meaning the clear tinkling of jade, or (靈) meaning spirit, soul, or supernatural essence. Together, the name evokes the image of beautiful jade making a delicate sound — an image deeply resonant in Chinese culture where jade symbolizes virtue, purity, and nobility.
Popularity Story
Meiling has been a beloved name across Chinese-speaking communities for generations, reaching international recognition through Soong Mei-ling (Madame Chiang Kai-shek), one of the most powerful women of the twentieth century.
Cultural Significance
Jade is the most culturally significant gemstone in Chinese history — associated with heaven, immortality, and moral virtue — making ling-names carry an inherent sense of refinement and spiritual beauty.
Fun Facts
- Soong Mei-ling (Madame Chiang Kai-shek) was TIME magazine's Person of the Year in 1937 alongside her husband, and she addressed a joint session of the US Congress in 1943 — one of the first women to do so.
- Jade has been worked in China for over 7,000 years, predating Chinese civilization itself, making jade-related names among the oldest symbolic names in human culture.
Meiling in Other Languages
Japanese
メイリン
Cantonese
Mei-ling
Chinese (Simplified)
美玲
Chinese (Traditional)
美玲
Popularity Over Time
Peaked 1983
No historical data available.
Nicknames
Mei
Ling
Sibling Names
Name Vibe
Chinese
Elegant
Classic
Poetic
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