Shanghai
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is an International boy's name meaning "Shanghai comes from the Chinese place name 上海, meaning "above the sea" or "on the sea."".
Shanghai is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Shanghai comes from the Chinese place name 上海, meaning "above the sea" or "on the sea."". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- International
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
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What does Shanghai mean?
Shanghai comes from the Chinese place name 上海, meaning "above the sea" or "on the sea."
How popular is Shanghai?
Quick answers about Shanghai
What does Shanghai mean?
Shanghai is a boy name of International origin meaning "Shanghai comes from the Chinese place name 上海, meaning "above the sea" or "on the sea."".
How popular is Shanghai?
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How to say Shanghai
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Name numerology
6is the Chaldean number for Shanghai.
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Shanghai at a glance
- Letters
- 8
- Syllables
- 2
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- -ai
- Vowels
- 3 of 8 letters
Which names have a similar meaning to Shanghai?
Shanghai means "Shanghai comes from the Chinese place name 上海, meaning "above the sea" or "on the sea."" — these names share that spirit.
- Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
- Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
- Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
- Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
- Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
- Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
- Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
- Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
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Questions parents ask about Shanghai
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