Qi
China · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Qi
The given name 'Qi' (气/氣) in Chinese means "vital energy" or "life force," rooted in the Old Chinese word *kʰɯds.
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Etymology
The given name 'Qi' (气/氣) in Chinese means "vital energy" or "life force," rooted in the Old Chinese word *kʰɯds. It is primarily used in Chinese culture and Taoist philosophy, where it represents the fundamental flow of energy in the universe, with historical significance in traditional medicine and martial arts.
Qi currently ranks #13,636 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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