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The meaning and history of the name Zhang.


ZHANG: From Chinese 张 (zhāng) meaning "stretch, extend". It may have denoted a bowmaker whose job it was to stretch bow wood.

Usage: Chinese
Variants: CHEUNG, CHONG
Famous People: Zhang Ziyiwiki (Actor, 1979, China), Zhang Hengwiki (Mathematician, 78, China), Zhang Yimouwiki (Film Director, 1951, China), Zhang Feiwiki (Military Personnel, 168, China)