cheong

Cheong is an anglicized spelling used across East Asian naming conventions to render multiple syllables from Korean and Chinese languages. As a romanization, it does not refer to a single origin or meaning, but to a set of distinct names and terms that share a similar pronunciation in their original languages.

In Korean contexts, Cheong represents the syllable 청, which can appear in given names or, less commonly, as part of a family name. The meaning of Cheong in Korean depends on the hanja characters chosen for a name, with possible interpretations related to colors (such as blue or green), clarity, purity, or other qualities. In everyday usage, Cheong as a given-name element is more common than as a stand-alone surname, and the spelling varies with personal or family preference.

In Chinese-speaking communities and their overseas diaspora, Cheong is a romanization used for several surnames and given names, particularly in dialect groups such as Cantonese and Hokkien. Because different Chinese characters can have similar pronunciations and because romanization practices differ by country, the spelling Cheong may correspond to multiple characters across families and regions. As a result, identifying the exact character or meaning behind a Cheong name often requires knowing the wearer’s linguistic background or hanja/characters.

Cheong also appears in various cultural and commercial contexts as a transliteration of East Asian terms, place names, or brand names, further illustrating its role as a cross-cultural transliteration rather than a single, fixed name. See also: Chung, Cheung, Jeong, Qing.