Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Chinese surname meaning 'well or water reservoir'
Pronunciation: K UW AH
Popularity Rank: #6,232
Chua is a common Chinese surname, which means 'a well or water reservoir' in Chinese. It is also often used as a prefix in some Chinese personal names.
The name Chua is of Chinese origin and means Chinese surname meaning 'well or water reservoir'. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Chua is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and 41 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K UW AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Chua is recorded 9,109 times globally, ranking it as the 6,232th most common name worldwide.
Chua is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 4,498 occurrences, making it the 208th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Chua is found among 1 in every 133 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #208 | 1 : 443 |
| Singapore | #31 | 1 : 133 |
| Hong Kong | #5,341 | 1 : 9,223 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #671 | 1 : 2,366 |
| Oman | #12,584 | 1 : 19,219 |
| Saudi Arabia | #56,730 | 1 : 103,293 |
| Philippines | #3,384 | 1 : 8,992 |
| United States of America | #49,875 | 1 : 78,657 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chua from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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