Qiangdong

Qiangdong is a masculine given name of Chinese origin. It is typically formed from two Chinese characters, commonly 强 (qiáng) meaning “strong” and 东 (dōng) meaning “east.” When written in pinyin, the name appears as Qiangdong. In Mandarin naming conventions, Qiangdong functions as a given name that often follows a family name.

In contemporary usage, Qiangdong is primarily a given name rather than a surname. It is used among Mandarin-speaking communities in Mainland China, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities, with the family name placed before it in Chinese contexts and after it in Western contexts, depending on naming order conventions.

Notable people. Liu Qiangdong (刘强东), born in 1974, is a prominent business figure who founded JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms. In English-language contexts he is commonly known as Richard Liu. Liu Qiangdong is among the most widely cited individuals with the given name Qiangdong.

Variants and transliterations. The name is romanized as Qiangdong in modern Mandarin pinyin. Older or non-Mandarin romanization systems may render it as Chiang-tung. While 强东 is the common character combination for this name, other characters with the same pronunciation could be used, altering meaning.

Etymology and cultural notes. The combination implying “strong east” may reflect aspirational or familial naming trends, but the specific meaning of a given name is often personal to the bearer or their family. As a two-syllable given name, Qiangdong fits within common patterns of contemporary Chinese naming.