Yong

/jɔːŋ/ noun

Definition

A Chinese surname or given name; also referring to something young or youthful in Chinese contexts.

Etymology

From Chinese 永 (yǒng) meaning 'eternal' or 'perpetual,' or 勇 (yǒng) meaning 'brave.' Various Chinese characters share this romanization with different meanings and tones.

Kelly Says

The name Yong beautifully illustrates how Chinese characters can carry profound meaning - depending on the written character, it might mean 'eternal,' 'brave,' or 'harmony,' showing how names can be philosophical statements.

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