Ailing
Pronunciation: AY-ling
Meaning
love, affection; or patriot, love China
Origin
Chinese
History & Etymology
Ailing is a Chinese name with multiple possible meanings depending on the characters used. The most common interpretations involve 'ài' (爱) meaning 'love, affection' and 'líng' (玲) meaning 'tinkling of jade' or 'líng' (龄) meaning 'age'. Another popular combination uses 'ài' (爱) and 'líng' (灵) meaning 'spirit, soul, clever'. In a more patriotic context, 'ài' (爱) meaning 'love' can be combined with 'líng' (陵) referring to a 'mound, hill' or 'líng' (领) meaning 'leader', often used in the context of 'love China'. The name has been used for both males and females, though it's more commonly associated with females in modern usage.
Famous People Named Ailing
- Soong Ai-ling (宋靄齡), eldest of the Soong sisters, prominent figure in early 20th century China
- Ai-Ling Lee, Singaporean actress
Ailing in different fonts
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