銘
When the character 銘 is used in a name, it means introspective self-discipline, knowledge. Its Chinese romanisation (pinyin) is míng. Its Cantonese romanisation (jyutping) is ming5. This character is popular in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia and is unusual in Macau and Singapore.
Cantonese Pronunciation
Mandarin Pronunciation
Simplified Chinese
铭
Cantonese Pinyin
ming5
Hanyu Pinyin
míng
Mandarin Phonetic Symbols
ㄇㄧㄥˊ
Popularity (Boy)
Mainland China: ★★★★☆
Hong Kong: ★★★★☆
Macau: ★☆☆☆☆
Taiwan: ★★★☆☆
Malaysia: ★★★★☆
Singapore: ★☆☆☆☆
Popularity (Girl)
Mainland China: ★☆☆☆☆
Hong Kong: ★☆☆☆☆
Macau: ★☆☆☆☆
Taiwan: ★☆☆☆☆
Malaysia: ★☆☆☆☆
Singapore: ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese Commercial Code
6900
Five Elements
Metal