Best-BabyName
Unisex Name

Yong

jʊŋ
joŋ
Overview

Gender

masculine & feminine

Origin

Categories

brave
courage
eternity
game show hosts
isograms
Squishmallows
Thomas and Friends characters
time periods
top 10 in Brunei
top 10 in China
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
classic120%
mature80%
formal80%
natural80%
wholesome120%
strong160%
refined65%
strange120%
serious100%

Meaning & Etymology

The name 'Yong' originates from Chinese characters, primarily 勇 (yǒng) meaning 'brave' or 永 (yǒng) meaning 'perpetual, eternal'. It is also used as a single-character Korean name, derived from the hanja 勇 meaning 'brave'. The name can be formed by other characters as well, reflecting its versatility in meaning and usage across different cultures.

Etymology

Original Form:

Chinese characters 勇 (yǒng) and 永 (yǒng)

Evolution:

The name has evolved from its original Chinese characters to be used in Korean culture, adapting to different linguistic and cultural contexts.

Source:

Chinese and Korean linguistic traditions

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