The baby name Qin is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin (Pinyin): Qín (second/rising tone) — approx. 'cheen' (IPA: [tɕín]). Wade–Giles: Ch'in. Cantonese approximations often romanized as 'Chin' or 'Chun'..
Qin is Chinese in Origin.
The baby name Qin is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin (Pinyin): Qín (second/rising tone) — approx. 'cheen' (IPA: [tɕín]). Wade–Giles: Ch'in. Cantonese approximations often romanized as 'Chin' or 'Chun'..
Qin is Chinese in Origin.
Qin is the standard Mandarin romanization (pinyin) for several Chinese names and a common surname. Most prominently, it represents 秦 (Qín), the name of the state and dynasty that unified China in 221 BCE under Qin Shi Huang, often linked to the English word “China.” As a given name, Qin is unisex and its pronunciation varies with the character and tone, typically sounding like “cheen” in Mandarin (Qín/Qīn/Qìn).
Meanings depend entirely on the chosen hanzi: 琴 (qín, “zither,” evoking music and elegance), 勤 (qín, “diligence”), 芹 (qín, “parsley; freshness”), 欽 (qīn, “to admire/respect”), 親 (qīn, “dear; close”), and 沁 (qìn, “to seep; refreshing”). Cross-linguistic and romanization variants include Wade–Giles Ch’in/Chin, Cantonese Chun, Hokkien/Teochew Chîn/Chin, Korean Jin (진), Japanese Hata (surname; on’yomi Shin), and Vietnamese Tần. Historical usage spans imperial founders to modern artists, while the musical sense (琴) recalls the classical guqin.
| Qin Shi Huang Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, is most famous for unifying the country and initiating the construction of the Great Wall. He ruled during the Qin dynasty and is known for his ambitious projects and reforms that shaped Chinese history. | Qin Shaobo Qin Shaobo is best known for his role as the acrobatic Yen in the Ocean's film series, including Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, and Ocean's Thirteen. He brought a unique flair to the ensemble cast with his impressive physical skills. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| CN | 0 | #64 | 22 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #100 | 4 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #186 | 196 | 8,829 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #219 | 104 | 9,639 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #226 | 9 | 5,842 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #227 | 25 | 7,056 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #247 | 3 | 5,568 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #249 | 3 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #256 | 14 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| MY | 0 | #308 | 23 | 12,352 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #359 | 3 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #394 | 198 | 18,916 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #410 | 212 | 16,104 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #496 | 32 | 12,905 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #537 | 17 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #625 | 73 | 17,960 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #798 | 197 | 24,821 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 5 | 15,035 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #934 | 22 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #960 | 24 | 5,561 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,040 | 72 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,367 | 80 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,459 | 13 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Qin is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
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