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.''