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Wei
Great, mighty
Origin
Chinese
Used in
zh
Origin and meaning of Wei
Wei is one of the most common Chinese given names, used for both boys and girls. Its meaning shifts with the character chosen: it can mean 'great, mighty' (伟), 'authority, majesty' (威), or take on other shades tied to strength and worth. Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, it is a simple, auspicious name borne by countless people across China, with a short, clean sound that is easy to remember.
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