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The baby name Jing is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin pinyin: Jīng (approx. /tɕiŋ/); tone varies by character. Cantonese (Jyutping): ging1/ging2/ging3 (approx. /kɪŋ/)..

Jing is Chinese in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: Mandarin pinyin: Jīng (approx. /tɕiŋ/); tone varies by character. Cantonese (Jyutping): ging1/ging2/ging3 (approx. /kɪŋ/).

What is the meaning of the name Jing ?

The baby name Jing is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin pinyin: Jīng (approx. /tɕiŋ/); tone varies by character. Cantonese (Jyutping): ging1/ging2/ging3 (approx. /kɪŋ/)..

Jing is Chinese in Origin.

Jing is a Mandarin pinyin name covering several Chinese characters and tones (jīng, jǐng, jìng), so its meaning depends on the hanzi chosen. Frequent choices include 静/靖 (jìng, "quiet; pacify"), 敬 (jìng, "respect"), 晶/精 (jīng, "crystal; essence"), 经 (jīng, "classic; traverse"), 景 (jǐng, "scenery; brightness"), 菁 (jīng, "lush growth"), and 璟 (jǐng, "lustrous jade"). It is unisex in Chinese naming.

Used since classical China as an aspiration or virtue element favored by scholars and officials, Jing remains popular across the Sinosphere and diaspora. It often appears in compounds (Jingwen, Jingyi, Lijing) or as the affectionate reduplication Jingjing. Variants include tonal markings (Jīng/Jǐng/Jìng) and romanizations Ching (Wade-Giles/Cantonese) and King (common Cantonese spelling). Jing also exists as a surname (e.g., 荆, 敬, 经, 井), though more frequently a given name element. Across characters, the name evokes calm, clarity, brightness, and refinement.

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Famous people with the name Jing

Jing Tian Actor · Born 1988 · People's Republic of China Jing Tian is a Chinese actress best known for her roles in films like 'The Great Wall' and 'Pacific Rim: Uprising'. She has gained recognition for her performances in both Chinese and international cinema. Jing Boran Actor · Born 1989 · People's Republic of China Jing Boran is a well-known actor from China, best recognized for his role in the film 'Monster Hunt'. He has also starred in 'Time Raiders' and 'Us and Them', showcasing his versatility across different genres. Wong Jing Actor · Born 1955 · People's Republic of China Wong Jing is a well-known figure in the Hong Kong film industry, primarily recognized for his work as a director and producer. He gained fame for directing and producing popular films such as 'God of Gamblers' and 'Fight Back to School'. Born in 1955 in the People's Republic of China, he has played a significant role in shaping Hong Kong cinema.
Bai Jingting Actor · Born 1993 · People's Republic of China Bai Jingting is a Chinese actor, singer, and entrepreneur best known for his roles in Reset, New Life Begins, and The First Frost. He’s also well known for appearing on the variety show Who's the Murderer and for the film Yesterday Once More. Jing Lusi Actor · Born 1985 · United Kingdom Jing Lusi is a British actor best known for her role as Amanda Ling in the hit film Crazy Rich Asians. She has also appeared in the TV series Gangs of London and the medical drama Holby City.

Jing – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2009 #1 956
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
CN 0 #17 81 3,857
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
CN Girls 0 #39 818 8,829
MO 0 #48 5 2,706
PH 0 #62 35 5,607
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
TW 0 #83 18 4,523
QA 0 #91 10 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
BN Girls 0 #108 7 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
SG Girls 0 #118 963 18,916
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Sweden Boys 2004 #156 2 1,088
CN Boys 0 #160 190 9,639
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
SG 0 #173 98 11,010
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
LU Girls 0 #174 12 4,850
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
MO Girls 0 #183 69 7,056
MO Boys 0 #193 31 5,842
TW Girls 0 #196 82 8,139
MY 0 #203 134 12,352
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
TW Boys 0 #218 24 7,111
PH Girls 0 #221 181 13,098
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
JP Girls 0 #227 19 6,592
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
QA Girls 0 #244 73 15,378
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
HK Girls 0 #248 540 16,104
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
PH Boys 0 #285 99 11,440
Canada Girls 2018 #286 5 2,960
SA 0 #286 10 10,560
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
DK Girls 0 #303 14 7,429
HK 0 #310 39 8,483
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
MY Girls 0 #343 1,033 24,821
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
OM Girls 0 #359 38 15,987
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
KW Girls 0 #370 146 19,177
Finland Girls 0 #372 20 1,368
NL 0 #375 17 2,481
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
AE Girls 0 #405 149 20,968
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
Austria Girls 0 #410 11 1,885
SG Boys 0 #410 306 17,960
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
France Girls 2014 #415 3 3,259
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
HK Boys 0 #442 86 12,905
PT Girls 0 #465 7 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PS Girls 0 #509 15 10,981
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
BH 0 #528 26 17,937
CM Boys 0 #538 13 12,054
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IL Girls 0 #603 15 11,648
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
QA Boys 0 #681 27 18,093
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IT 0 #686 29 4,183
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
MY Boys 0 #704 440 25,439
SA Girls 0 #709 227 25,931
Finland Girls 2026 #714 25 3,895
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #762 77 4,949
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
NL Girls 0 #829 127 5,933
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #870 114 5,561
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
OM Boys 0 #911 8 17,948
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Boys 0 #924 28 5,873
United States Girls 2016 #934 5 9,437
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IT Girls 0 #1,011 459 9,415
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,064 29 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,360 112 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,468 147 28,008

Jing is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Ireland
France
AE

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People also ask about Jing

Jing is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Jing is a one syllable name, pronounced Mandarin pinyin: Jīng (approx. /tɕiŋ/); tone varies by character. Cantonese (Jyutping): ging1/ging2/ging3 (approx. /kɪŋ/)..
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 静, 晶, 京, 景, 精 and 靖.
Across languages, Jing has these equivalents: Serena (calm/peaceful), Crystal (crystal/bright), Clara / Lucy (bright), Reina / Regina (loosely related to 'capital' or 'queen').
Yes, very popular — Jing ranked #1 in Ireland in 2009, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Jing ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2009).
Yes — 5 notable people named Jing are in our database, including Jing Tian (Actor), Jing Boran (Actor), Wong Jing (Actor).