What origin is the name Sayang?

Sayang comes from Taiwanese Indigenous naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sayang?

Names from the same taiwanese-indigenous tradition pair naturally with Sayang — for example Sing, Teng, Wani. You can browse more on our taiwanese-indigenous names page.

Sayang

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sayang

Sayang

Girl

Taiwanese Indigenous

1 syllable

Sayang is a Taiwanese Indigenous girl's name meaning "Beloved or precious".

The meaning of Sayang is "Beloved or precious" — a girl name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Taiwanese Indigenous
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Beloved or precious

Popularity

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Quick answers about Sayang

What does Sayang mean?

Sayang is a girl name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin meaning "Beloved or precious".

How popular is Sayang?

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Brother names that go with Sayang

Sing Teng Wani Towan Meki Isay

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Sayang.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sayang

Sayang means "Beloved or precious" — these names share that spirit.

Mia — "Mine or beloved" (Scandinavian)
Benjamin — "The son of the right hand, representing a beloved child and a source of strength." (Hebrew)
David — "A popular biblical name meaning beloved, referring to the famous king and psalmist of Israel." (Hebrew)