Dong

Male (Masculine | Boy)

The name Dong has several meanings depending on the characters used to write it in Chinese. Some of the most common meanings include "east", "winter", "pillar", "understand", and "to move".

In Chinese, the name Dong is usually written as 東 or 冬, but other characters can also be used.
etc.(Chinese)
etc.(Traditional Chinese)
东,
東,
栋,
棟,

In Chinese, the name Dong is pronounced like "Doh-ng" with a rising tone on the first syllable and a flat tone on the second syllable.
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The popularity of the name Dong varies depending on the country and culture. In China, it is a fairly common name, but it is less well-known in other parts of the world. According to DefineName, Dong currently ranks #16,025 in popularity in the United States.

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: East. Vietnam. (DONG)

Usage: Vietnamese

Meanings: (Vietnamese) easterner.

Other Forms: Duong

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) from the east

Usage:

• Chinese
• Korean

Meanings: The meaning of Dong is "east" or "winter" in Chinese. It can also mean "pillar" or "beam".

Scripts: In Chinese, Dong is written as "东".
冬,
東,
洞(Korean Hanja)
銅,
동(Korean Hangul)

Pronunciation: DONG
The pronunciation of Dong is "Doe-ng."

Description: The meaning of Dong is "east" or "winter" in Chinese. It can also mean "pillar" or "beam". From the Korean Hangul 동 (dong) that can translate the Hanja 冬 meaning "winter" or 東 meaning "east" or 銅 meaning "copper" or 洞 meaning "neighborhood". Dong is used as a given name in Chinese culture. It can be used by both males and females.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Dong, including Dong-van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American footballer and Dong Chengxiang, a Chinese politician and poet.