Fong
Meaning of Fong
Fong is a male name with Chinese origins. It is pronounced as "fawng" in both Mandarin and Cantonese. The name has variations, such as Fang. In the United States, Fong has been given to newborn boys since at least 1900, with fluctuating popularity over the years. It reached its peak in 2001, when it was given to 5 boys and ranked at 10,556 in popularity. While its usage has decreased since then, Fong remains a unique and culturally rich name choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Chinese (Mandarin)
- Pronunced as fawng (/fɑŋ/)
Chinese (Cantonese)
- Pronunced as fawng (/fɔŋ/)
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Similar Names to Fong
Notable People Named Fong
| Fong Chung-Ray is a pioneering Chinese artist known for his contributions to abstraction in Chinese painting. |
| Carla Maria Fong Leng Tsang, a Chinese-Dutch fashion designer, is best known for her extravagant cloak dresses and her notable client, Mathilde Willink. |
| Fong Fei-fei - Fong Fei-Fei, also known as Lim Chiu-Luan, was a prominent Taiwanese singer, host, and actress celebrated for her melodic love songs, distinctive stage presence, and wide vocal range. |
| Fong Pak Lun is a retired Hong Kong professional footballer known for his position as a left back. |
| Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr. Fong Chan Onn is a Malaysian politician and former Minister of Human Resources who also served as a Member of Parliament for Selandar and Alor Gajah. |
| Fong Po Kuan is a Malaysian politician from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) who is multilingual and holds a law degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. |
| Fong Yee Pui is a Hong Kong sprinter who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and various other international championships. |
| Fong Chong Pik, also known as Fang Chuang Pi, was a prominent political activist and leader of the Singapore section of the Communist Party of Malaya. |
| Fong Chi Keong, also known as "Fong Cannon," was a prominent member of the Legislative Assembly of Macau and a vocal critic of the government and the New Macau Association. |
