Chung
Meaning of Chung
Chung is a male name of Chinese origin. It is pronounced as "chuhng" (/tʃʊŋ/) in Chinese. The name has variations such as Chang. In the United States, Chung has been given to newborn boys since at least 1942, with a peak in popularity in the 1980s. While the name's rank and occurrence have fluctuated over the years, it remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with Asian heritage.
Pronunciation
Chinese
- Pronunced as chuhng (/tʃʊŋ/)
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Notable People Named Chung
| Kapitan China Chung Keng Quee was a prominent figure in the development of modern Taiping, Malaysia, known for his philanthropy and innovative work in tin mining, as well as his leadership in the Chinese secret society during the colonial era. |
| Chung Sze-yuen - Sir Sze-yuen Chung, also known as Sir S.Y. Chung, was a prominent Hong Kong politician and businessman, recognized for his influential role in the Executive and Legislative Councils during the colonial period and as the first non-official Convenor of the Executive Council in the SAR period. |
| William Ellsworth Robinson, also known as Chung Ling Soo, was an American magician known for his controversial use of yellowface and his tragic death during a failed bullet catch trick. |
| Chung Hyeon is a South Korean professional tennis player who made history as the first Korean player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal at the 2018 Australian Open. |
| Chung Dong-young is a politician who was the United New Democratic Party nominee for President of South Korea in 2007. |
| Chung Mong-won is a prominent South Korean ice hockey administrator, businessman, and CEO who has made significant contributions to the development of ice hockey in South Korea and Asia. |
| Chung Mong-koo is a South Korean businessman who is the honorary chairman and former CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, overseeing 54 subsidiaries including Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors. |
| Chung Eui-yong is a South Korean diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director of National Security. |
| Chung Yong-taek was a renowned martial artist and 9th degree black belt in taekwondo, known for his pioneering role in spreading the art internationally. |
| Chung Sanghwa is a South Korean minimalist and Dansaekhwa artist known for his unique grid-like painting style and reductive process of painting. |
| Chung Tao Yang, also known as Yang Zhongdao, was a prominent Chinese American topologist and academician of the Academia Sinica. |
| Chung Eui-sun is a South Korean billionaire businessman and the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, set to succeed his father as the leader of the company. |
| Chung King Law is a Chinese-born American scientist and a Robert H. Goddard professor at Princeton University, specializing in combustion science. |
| Chung Won-shik was a versatile South Korean figure who served as the 21st Prime Minister of South Korea. |
| Chung Pui Ki is a Hongkonger footballer and futsal player who represents Hong Kong internationally in both sports. |
