Beautiful spirit or plum bell
In Chinese, the name is most commonly formed by combining 'mei' (meaning beautiful or plum) with 'ling' (meaning spirit, soul, or the sound of a bell). It is a classic feminine name in Chinese-speaking cultures, often chosen for its delicate and auspicious connotations.
Less common today
Meiling isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,898 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former First Lady of the Republic of China, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek
Climatologist and adventurer known as Mei · Overwatch
Martial artist and gatekeeper · Touhou Project
Cousin and rival of the protagonist · Cardcaptor Sakura
