Yanxi

♀ Girl

Pronounced YAHN-shee /ˈjɑːn.ʃiː/Medium

Meaning: Yanxi is a romanized Chinese name whose meaning depends on the written characters — often 'yan' ('swallow' bird, or 'elegant') with 'xi' ('joy; delight; hope'). Known via the drama 'Story of Yanxi Palace'. The exact sense varies, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful name: Yanxi is Chinese, often 'swallow' plus 'joy' (said 'YAHN-shee'). Meaning varies, we note.

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MeaningYanxi is a romanized Chinese name whose meaning depends on the written characters — often 'yan' ('swallow' bird, or 'elegant') with 'xi' ('joy; delight; hope'). Known via the drama 'Story of Yanxi Palace'. The exact sense varies, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12069 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

The girl's name Yanxi is a romanized Chinese name; its meaning depends on the characters, often 'swallow/elegant' with 'joy'. The sense varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as graceful and heritage-rich (said 'YAHN-shee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yanxi is a romanized Chinese name — often joining 'yan' ('swallow' or 'elegant') with 'xi' ('joy') — familiar from the drama 'Story of Yanxi Palace'; its exact sense varies, which we note (said 'YAHN-shee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Yanxi — romanized Chinese; meaning varies by character

Variations

YanxieYanshiYanxia

Nicknames

YanXi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yanxi mean?

Yanxi is a romanized Chinese name, often 'swallow/elegant' with 'joy', depending on the characters, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yanxi?

It's said YAHN-shee /ˈjɑːn.ʃiː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yanxi a boy or girl name?

Yanxi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yanxi?

Yanxi is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.