The name 'Aang' originates from the Chinese characters 安 (ān) meaning 'peace, quiet' and 昂 (áng) meaning 'raise, lift'. It is the name of the titular protagonist of the American animated television series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' (2005-2008). Aang is the last surviving Airbender, a monk of the Air Nomads' Southern Air Temple, and the youngest ever airbending master. As the Avatar, he controls all four elements (water, earth, fire, and air) and is tasked with bringing balance and keeping the ...