Gender: Female
Origin: Chinese, Australian
Meaning: 'Courageous' or 'brave', Forever, Brave, Valiant
Pronunciation: Y AO NG
Popularity Rank: #4,031
Yong is a Chinese name that means 'courageous' or 'brave'. It is often given to individuals who exhibit bravery and determination in face of challenges.
The name Yong is of Chinese, Australian origin and means 'Courageous' or 'brave', Forever, Brave, Valiant. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Yong is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, United States of America, and 80 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y AO NG
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
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At NamesLook, the name Yong is recorded 15,033 times globally, ranking it as the 4,031th most common name worldwide.
Yong is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 9,303 occurrences, making it the 56th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Yong is found among 1 in every 214 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #56 | 1 : 214 |
| Singapore | #105 | 1 : 224 |
| United States of America | #4,424 | 1 : 3,046 |
| China | #258 | 1 : 397 |
| Italy | #5,623 | 1 : 5,032 |
| Cameroon | #1,165 | 1 : 1,995 |
| Hong Kong | #1,427 | 1 : 2,154 |
| France | #8,923 | 1 : 11,145 |
| Saudi Arabia | #17,902 | 1 : 24,720 |
| United Kingdom | #5,846 | 1 : 5,221 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yong from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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