A surname meaning 'huge', from the ancient state of Pang, associated with Zhuge Liang's rival Pang Tong.
What the character means
great in scale and spirit
Why it scores this way
Easy to say96
Reads the way it looks for an English speaker — no sounds English doesn't have.
Recognised in China37
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write80
8 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Pang Tong — Three Kingdoms strategist (179–214), nicknamed 'Young Phoenix', rival of Zhuge Liang.
Pang Juan — A famous general of Wei state during the Warring States period, known for his rivalry with Sun Bin. He died in the Battle of Maling.
Pang De — A brave general of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. He fought against Guan Yu, was captured, and refused to surrender, dying as a loyalist.