What origin is the name Xiong?

Xiong comes from Chinese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same chinese tradition pair naturally with Xiong — for example Mei, Lian, An. You can browse more on our chinese names page.

Xiong

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Xiong

Xiong

Boy

Chinese

1 syllable

Xiong (熊) is a Chinese boy's name meaning "Hero or brave".

The meaning of Xiong is "Hero or brave" — a boy name of Chinese origin. It has 1 syllable.

Native script: 熊
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Hero or brave

Popularity

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Written as 熊

Quick answers about Xiong

What does Xiong mean?

Xiong is a boy name of Chinese origin meaning "Hero or brave".

How popular is Xiong?

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Sister names that go with Xiong

Mei Lian An Lan Yue Xin

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Xiong.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Xiong

Xiong means "Hero or brave" — these names share that spirit.

Andrew — "Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner 'man', so 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles." (Greek)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)

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