Spirit, soul, or bell
In Chinese, Ling is a versatile name with several possible meanings depending on the character used. It most commonly translates to 'spirit', 'soul', or 'spiritual resonance', but it can also refer to a 'small bell' or 'delicate chime'.
Less common today
Ling isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,002 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Chinese-American actress
Formidable attorney played by Lucy Liu · Ally McBeal
A young woman who disguises herself as a soldier · Mulan (1998 film)
