Yang Name Meaning

Yang is a Chinese name that comes from the Chinese character 阳 (yáng), meaning "positive, sun, male". It is often associated with the male principle in Taoism known as "yin and yang". The name Yang has both historical and modern significance in various aspects of Chinese culture.

Origin: The surname Yang originally denoted the descendants from the ancient state of Yang. It is the sixth most common surname in Mainland China. As a first name, it is unisex but more commonly given to boys.