声（sheng）
Name meaning
声 (sheng), traditional 聲 (Sheng), means sound, voice, reputation and the way something is heard by others. In a given name it should suggest clear expression and trustworthy public presence, not noise.
Practical naming use
Use 声 (sheng) when the name should feel articulate, resonant and public-facing. It suits teaching, law, music, speech, mediation, writing or civic work. Pair it with a character that adds restraint, clarity or moral direction.
Pair 声 (sheng) with characters such as 声安 (Shengan) Sheng'an, 声文 (Shengwen), 声明 (Shengming) or 声德 (Shengde). Avoid a second sound or fame word if the name starts to feel noisy or self-promoting.
声安 (Shengan): Sheng contributes sound, reputation; An adds peace, safety.
Reference
MOE Concised Mandarin Dictionary, 聲聞 (Shengwen)
Mencius, Li Lou II, cited by the MOE entry 聲聞 (Shengwen)
Historical / name-use references
九皋聲 (Jiugao Sheng)
Jiugao Sheng was a Yuan-Ming historical figure listed by DILA. His name gives direct premodern personal-name evidence for 聲 (Sheng)/声 (Sheng).