Mung

Meaning of Mung

Mung is a concise, monosyllabic male name whose roots trace to East Asian transliterations evoking brightness or prosperity. Since first appearing in US birth records in 2011, it has consistently ranked among the top 1,000, peaking at 874 and most recently registering eight newborns at rank 916 in 2024. Pronounced MUHNG (/mʌŋ/), its brevity and crisp consonant ending have found particular favor in Latin American circles—from Mexico City to São Paulo—where it integrates smoothly with Spanish and Portuguese naming traditions. Its steady ascent illustrates a wider shift toward streamlined, cross-cultural choices that balance modern clarity with global resonance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as MUHNG (/mʌŋ/)

• Mun