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Xing

Quick answerXing (行 or 邢) derives from Chinese and typically means "to walk," "to travel," or "to conduct," with the character 行 being a pictograph of a crossroads, while the surname form 邢 originates from an ancient state.

Chinese · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,111
TrendVintage
Peak year2000
Syllables1
OriginChinese
LanguageMandarin Chinese
CultureChinese
Letters4
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#4,702

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Xing

Xing (行 or 邢) derives from Chinese and typically means "to walk," "to travel," or "to conduct," with the character 行 being a pictograph of a crossroads, while the surname form 邢 originates from an ancient state.

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Etymology

Xing (行 or 邢) derives from Chinese and typically means "to walk," "to travel," or "to conduct," with the character 行 being a pictograph of a crossroads, while the surname form 邢 originates from an ancient state. The name is primarily used in Chinese-speaking cultures and communities, with historical roots in ancient China; it has been borne by notable figures in Chinese history, literature, and modern society.

Xing currently ranks #13,111 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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