Kong
Chinese · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Kong
Kong derives from Chinese and means "empty" or "hollow," with linguistic roots in Middle Chinese and Old Chinese phonetic systems.
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Etymology
Kong derives from Chinese and means "empty" or "hollow," with linguistic roots in Middle Chinese and Old Chinese phonetic systems. The name is predominantly used in Chinese-speaking cultures and Vietnamese communities, with historical prominence through figures like Confucius (Kong Fuzi) and widespread use as a surname in East Asia.
Kong currently ranks #11,618 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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