Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Intelligent."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Chinese.

Popularity: The name Ling ranked 2608th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Depending on the tone and character associated with the name, it can mean ''intelligent,'' ''dainty,'' ''reach high,'' ''small bell,'' ''water chestnut'' or ''a long time.''