yáng · tone 2
Meaning
to raise, to spread
In names
扬 (yáng) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “to raise, to spread”. In names, it carries a 'strong / bright' feel. Upward movement; used in 清扬 and 扬帆. It appears in names such as 扬宇, 扬山. The tone is 2; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Upward movement; used in 清扬 and 扬帆.
Tags: strong, bright. It carries a masculine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.