亮（liang）
Name meaning
亮 (liang) means bright, clear, shining or open. In a given name it should suggest clarity, integrity and visible excellence rather than showiness.
Practical naming use
Use 亮 (liang) when the name should feel clear-minded, frank and trustworthy. It suits scholarship, public service, design, communication, leadership or a person known for transparent judgment. Pair it with a character that adds warmth or depth.
Pairing guide
Pair 亮 (liang) with characters such as 亮文 (Liangwen), 亮安 (Liangan) Liang'an, 亮德 (Liangde) or 亮远 (Liangyuan). Avoid a second flashy light character if the name becomes too bright and thin.
Reference
MOE Idiom Dictionary, 高風亮節 (gao feng liang jie)
Historical / name-use references
諸葛亮 (Zhuge Liang)
Zhuge Liang (181-234) was the Shu Han statesman whose biography opens in Sanguozhi, juan 35. His name gives direct ancient personal-name evidence for 亮 (Liang).