Yong

Yong is a name used in East Asia as both a given name and, more rarely, a surname. It appears in Chinese, Korean, and other language contexts, and has been carried into English-language usage through romanization.

In Chinese, Yong represents several characters that share the pronunciation yǒng. The most common are 永 meaning “eternal, lasting” and 勇 meaning “brave.” As a given name, Yong may stand alone or appear as part of a two-character name, contributing a range of positive meanings. As a surname, Yong exists but remains relatively uncommon.

In Korean, Yong is a syllable found in many two-character given names, written with various hanja that convey meanings such as bravery, endurance, prosperity, or dignity. It is far more typical as part of a given name than as a family name, where it is unusually rare.

In Vietnamese and other contexts influenced by Chinese or Korean naming practices, Yong can appear as a transliterated element of a given name, though it is not among the most common Vietnamese given names. The spelling Yong in English can reflect different underlying characters or names depending on the cultural and linguistic background of the individual.

Notable people and places associated with the name Yong exist across different regions and fields, but the usage and significance of the name vary by language and culture. See also variations such as Yung or Yang for related romanizations and naming traditions.