Name meaning
Xiaoming
may mean “little bright one”
- Origin
- Chinese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Chinese
- Spellings
- Xiaoming · Ming
- Say it
- shyow-MING
- Letters
- 8
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Xiaoming is a Chinese name usually written 小明, little bright one. It is so common that Xiao Ming is the everyman of Chinese textbooks and jokes.
Roots
Chinese xiǎo (little) + míng (bright).
Where it is used
Ming is related.
Xiaoming name FAQ
What does the name Xiaoming mean?
Xiaoming may mean “little bright one”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Chinese xiǎo (little) + míng (bright).
Where does the name Xiaoming come from?
Xiaoming is of Chinese origin. Today it is used in Chinese families.
How do you pronounce Xiaoming?
Xiaoming is usually pronounced shyow-MING.
Is Xiaoming a boy's or a girl's name?
Xiaoming is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Xiaoming?
Related spellings and forms include Ming.
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Sources
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