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Chinese · Unisex name

Hóng

“red; wild swan goose; vast”

About the name Hóng

Hóng is a Chinese given name used for both boys and girls. Its meaning depends on the character: 红 means ‘red’, the colour of good fortune and celebration in Chinese tradition, while 鸿 means ‘wild swan goose’ and is a literary image of great ambition, and 宏 means ‘vast, grand’. In names it is usually combined with a second character. The Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming dynasty, took his reign title from 洪 ‘vast’, which is also read hóng.

Meaning
red; wild swan goose; vast
Origin
Chinese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
HONG(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Hóng

  • Hóng Li
  • Hóng Xiu
  • Hóng Ting
  • Hóng Yue
  • Hóng Fang

Questions about Hóng

What does Hóng mean?
Hóng is a Chinese name meaning "red; wild swan goose; vast".
How do you pronounce Hóng?
Hóng is pronounced HONG, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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