Yong
Meaning of Yong
Yong is a unisex name that originates from China. In Chinese, it is pronounced as yohng (pronounced /jʊŋ/). The name also has a variation, Yung. Yong has been given to babies in Kansas since at least the 1930s, with varying levels of popularity. It ranked as the 434th most popular name for boys in 1963, and the 298th most popular name for boys in 1936. This name carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural heritage, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for something distinct.
Pronunciation
Chinese
- Pronunced as yohng (/jʊŋ/)
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Notable People Named Yong
| Yong Jun-hyung, also known as Junhyung, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor who gained fame as a member of the boy band Highlight before departing amidst controversy in 2019. |
| Yong Poovorawan is a renowned professor of pediatrics at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, recognized for his research in pediatric hepatology, viral hepatitis, virology, and avian influenza. |
| Yong Soon Min is a Korean-born American artist, curator, and educator known for her artwork addressing Korean-American identity, politics, personal narrative, and culture. |
| Yong Jae-hyun is a versatile South Korean footballer who plays for FC Anyang in the K League Challenge and changed his name from Yong Hyun-jin to Yong Jae-hyun in 2015. |
