Hoang
ho(a)-ng
US Popularity:25800
Origin:Vietnamese
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Expanse of water, lake, pond; Female phoenix; Bright, shining, luminous; Yellow
Hoang is a gender-neutral name with several meanings for baby to explore. Vietnamese in origin, Hoang’s definition depends on the characters used to spell it. From 潢, Hoang has the waterful meanings “expanse of water,” “lake,” or “pond.” To show off baby’s splendor, 煌 lends the meanings “bright,” “luminous,” and “shining.” Themes of fire and rebirth come into play with 凰, which means “female phoenix.” No matter which meaning calls to you, Hoang not only celebrates baby’s heritage but their vibrance, too. Hoang is also a Vietnamese variant of the Chinese last name Huang, meaning "yellow." From the bright sun to gold, to a variety of different flowers, the color yellow is found throughout the world, giving little Hoang some extra dazzle.
How Popular Is The Name Hoang?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2020
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2020
No change
from 2017
Sources
Ancestry, Hoang Family History
Behind the Name, Hoàng, January 2025
WordSense, Hoàng
Ancestry, Huang Family History
WordSense, 黃
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