Suyin

Suyin is a feminine given name of Chinese origin, commonly found in Chinese-speaking communities and among people of Chinese descent worldwide. The name is typically a romanization of a two-character given name formed with the syllables su and yin, though the exact meaning depends on which Chinese characters are used.

For example, common character combinations include 苏音 (Suyin, meaning "sound" or "revive sound" depending on the chosen characters), 素音 (simple or plain sound), or 苏茵 (revive cushion), among others. Because there are many possible character pairs that can be read as "Suyin," the same romanization can carry different meanings.

The name is used across mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and in Chinese diaspora communities. It is often chosen for girls and can be part of longer given names. In addition to personal given names, Suyin can appear as a stage or pen name in creative contexts.

Because Suyin lacks a single canonical Chinese spelling, its meaning, pronunciation tone, and even whether it is a given name or part of a compound name can vary. In English-language references, it is typically treated as a female name. See also Chinese given names and romanization of Mandarin.