Zhi
Chinese · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Zhi
Zhi (智) is a Chinese given name meaning "wisdom" or "intelligence," derived from the Chinese character 智 (zhì) which combines the radical for "day/sun" with a phonetic component representing clarity and understanding.
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Etymology
Zhi (智) is a Chinese given name meaning "wisdom" or "intelligence," derived from the Chinese character 智 (zhì) which combines the radical for "day/sun" with a phonetic component representing clarity and understanding. The name is used primarily in Chinese culture across mainland China, Taiwan, and Chinese diaspora communities, with historical usage dating back centuries in classical Chinese literature and philosophy where wisdom was a valued virtue.
Zhi currently ranks #12,337 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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