Vong
Southeast Asian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Vong
Vong is a Cambodian and Lao surname derived from the Khmer word "វង" (vong), meaning "circle" or "region," reflecting geographical or administrative divisions in Southeast Asia.
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Etymology
Vong is a Cambodian and Lao surname derived from the Khmer word "វង" (vong), meaning "circle" or "region," reflecting geographical or administrative divisions in Southeast Asia. The name is primarily used among Khmer and Lao peoples, with historical roots in Cambodia and Laos, particularly during periods of regional administration and settlement patterns.
Vong currently ranks #8,962 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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