The name Shuang, pronounced Shaw-ng, is of Chinese origin and means "double" or "twin". It's composed of two characters: "shuang" (双) which signifies the number two, and "yang" (阳), meaning sunlight or male principle in Chinese philosophy. Shuang is predominantly used as a female name but can also be given to males less frequently.
In Chinese culture, this name holds significant meaning due to its association with duality and harmony. Parents often choose it for their twins or to symbolize balance and brightness in their child's life.
Shuang has been popular among Chinese parents for centuries but gained international recognition in recent years through famous bearers such as Shuang Zhang, a Chinese basketball player, and Shuang Li, an American actress of Chinese descent. Despite its growing familiarity worldwide, Shuang remains a unique choice that carries deep cultural significance.
"Shuan's popularity as a name peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s with notable spikes in birth years 1978 (14 births) and 1980 (17 births). However, it experienced a significant decline thereafter."