What does the name Wai-Yin mean?

Wai-Yin is a girl name of Cantonese origin: varies by characters; often 慧賢 wise and virtuous.

When was the name Wai-Yin most popular?

Wai-Yin has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Wai-Yin?

Names similar to Wai-Yin in origin and style include Siu Sin, Angin, Ka-Yan, Yasmin, Man Ling.

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Wai-Yin

girl name

Origin

Cantonese

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

varies by characters; often 慧賢 wise and virtuous

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Wai-Yin has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Wai-Yin

Siu Sin Angin Ka-Yan Yasmin Man Ling Wing-Yi

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