Leung

/lœŋ/ noun

Definition

A surname commonly used in Chinese cultures, particularly among Cantonese speakers in Hong Kong and southern China.

Etymology

From Cantonese origins, the name Leung (梁) is derived from an ancient Chinese surname with roots tracing back thousands of years, originally meaning 'bridge' in reference to connecting people or places.

Kelly Says

The Leung surname appears in historical records dating back to the Zhou Dynasty, and it's so common in Hong Kong that if you randomly called 'Leung!' in a crowded market, multiple people would turn around—making it one of the most recognizable surnames in Chinese communities worldwide.

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