The name Wei is of Chinese origin and is primarily a gender-neutral name. It carries the beautiful meaning of "Valuable - Brilliant." In Chinese culture, Wei is a popular given name, with the form 伟 (wěi in pinyin) being the most common, accounting for approximately 0.5% of the population. The name can be written using different Chinese characters, each with its own unique meaning. For males, it can symbolize "power," "loftiness," "greatness," or "guarding," while for females, it can represent "roses" or "smallness." Notable individuals bearing the name Wei include Chinese singer Wei Wei, actress Tang Wei, artist Shen Wei, and many others. The name also appears in fictional characters such as Wei Shen from the game Sleeping Dogs and Shen Wei from the Chinese web novel and show Guardian.