Duong
Meaning of Duong
Duong is a strong and distinctive name of Vietnamese origin, commonly given to baby boys. It is pronounced as doo-ONG in Vietnamese (/duˈoŋ/). The name Duong has variations such as Dung and Duong. In California, Duong has been used as a name for baby boys since at least 1982, with six occurrences in both 1982 and 1983, showing its enduring appeal. This name carries a sense of tradition and cultural heritage, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique and culturally rich name for their son.
Pronunciation
Vietnamese
- Pronunced as doo-ONG (/duˈoŋ/)
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Notable People Named Duong
| Duong Van Mai Elliott is a Vietnamese author, writer, and translator known for her memoir, The Sacred Willow, which offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War through the experiences of her family, and she was featured in PBS's documentary series, The Vietnam War. |
| Dương Tử Giang (1915–1956), originally Nguyễn Tấn Sĩ, was a Vietnamese writer, journalist, playwright, and revolutionary. |
| Dương Thu Hương is a Vietnamese author and political dissident. |
| Duong Hong Phong is an American mathematician of Vietnamese origin, known for his research on complex analysis, partial differential equations, string theory, and complex geometry, and currently serves as a professor of mathematics at Columbia University. |
| Dương Trương Thiên Lý is a Vietnamese actress, director, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was the 2nd runner-up in Miss Universe Vietnam 2008 and represented Vietnam in the Miss World 2008 pageant. |
| Dương Văn Dương, also known as Ba Dương, was a Vietnamese military leader of Bình Xuyên, known for his leadership and resistance against foreign occupation. |
| Duong Saree is a Cambodian artist and illustrator. |
| Dương Thị Thục, the empress dowager of Vietnam from 1923 to 1933, was the mother of Emperor Khải Định and the concubine of Emperor Đồng Khánh. |
| Dương Thị Lan is a Vietnamese Paralympic swimmer. |
| Dương Thị Vân is a Vietnamese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Championship club Than Khoáng Sản and the Vietnam women's national team. |
| Duong Vanna is a Cambodian politician affiliated with the Cambodian People's Party, who has been serving as a representative for Svay Rieng Province in the National Assembly of Cambodia since 2003. |
