kyong

Kyong is a romanization used in English-language texts to render several Korean syllables, most commonly the Hangul 경. Because Korean syllables can be written with different hanja, the meaning associated with Kyong is not fixed and varies with the chosen characters. The spelling Kyong reflects older or nonstandard romanization; modern systems usually render the same syllable as Gyeong, with Gyong or Kyung appearing in other contexts.

In given names, Kyong may appear as part of two-syllable names or compound names. The exact meaning carried by Kyong in a name depends on the hanja used, and can relate to concepts such as capital, brightness, respect, or honor, among others. In place names or surnames, Kyong can function as a component within longer terms, though it is not commonly used as a standalone surname in contemporary Korea.

Outside Korea, Kyong appears in transliterations of Korean names in diaspora communities, historical texts, or official documents. Because romanization does not preserve the original Hangul, the spelling alone does not reliably convey pronunciation or meaning without the underlying script.

Overall, Kyong is primarily a spelling variant tied to Korean phonology and script, with its precise interpretation determined by context, script, and hanja. See also related spellings such as Gyeong and Kyung for other renderings of the same or similar syllables.