quang

Quang is a Vietnamese given name that is commonly used in Vietnam and among Vietnamese communities abroad. It is often chosen for its positive connotations, with an emphasis on brightness, clarity, or light. In international contexts, it is frequently rendered without diacritics as Quang.

The name Quang derives from Sino-Vietnamese roots. When used as a given name, it is linked to the Chinese character 光, meaning light or brightness. In place names, the related form Quảng (with diacritics) comes from 廣, meaning broad or expansive, and is used as a prefix in the names of several Vietnamese provinces and districts.

In Vietnamese naming practices, Quang can appear as a standalone given name or as part of a two-syllable given name, often paired with other syllables to form compound names such as Quang Minh or Quang Huy. It is typically not a family name in Vietnamese, where surnames are more fixed (for example Nguyen, Tran, Le), but it can appear as part of full Western-style names or in multilingual contexts.

Geographically, several Vietnamese provinces begin with the prefix Quảng, reflecting the broad or expansive meaning. Examples include Quảng Ninh, Quảng Bình, Quảng Nam, Quảng Ngãi, and Quảng Trị. These place names are widely recognized within Vietnam and in regional maps and discourse.

Beyond Vietnam, Quang appears in diaspora communities and in various media, often representing Vietnamese heritage. The name's dual etymology—light as a given name and broad as a placename prefix—reflects its varied usage in Vietnamese culture.