Boy name
Liong name meaning
“dragon”
Liong is a masculine name commonly linked to “dragon” through Hokkien liông, written 龍. As a Chinese name element, it can represent that word. The same spelling can also represent the Hakka surname 梁, so the written form Liong has more than one possible source.
What does Liong mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Liong
As a name element, Liong can represent Hokkien liông, written 龍 and meaning dragon. The same spelling can also represent the Hakka surname 梁.
| Linguistic origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Chinese-Indonesian |
| Starts with | L · Li |
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Name combinations with Liong
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Liong, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Liong Hendriyanto Triyoga
Meaning of each word
- Liong: dragon
- Hendriyanto: ruler of the home
- Triyoga: three unions or disciplines
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Meaning of each word
- Liong: dragon
- Atmo: soul or inner self
- Mohan: captivating, enchanting
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Liong Mulya
Meaning of each word
- Liong: dragon
- Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
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Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Liong: dragon
- Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
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Liong Tanudjaja
Meaning of each word
- Liong: dragon
- Tanudjaja: body and victory
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Meaning of each word
- Liong: dragon
- Ngudi: striving to obtain or achieve
- Sugiyo: wealthy, prosperous
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How to pronounce Liong
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /liɔŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦲꦺꦴꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮇᮀ |
Is Liong a boy’s name?
Yes, Liong is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Liong ranks #1,379 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
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FAQ about the name Liong
What is the meaning of Liong?
Liong means dragon. As a name element, Liong can represent Hokkien liông, written 龍 and meaning dragon. The same spelling can also represent the Hakka surname 梁.
Is Liong a boy’s name?
Yes, Liong is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Liong?
Liong is of Chinese origin.
How many syllables does Liong have?
Liong has 2 syllables (Li-ong) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Liong?
Liong ranks #1,379 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Liong?
Some ideas: Liong Hendriyanto Triyoga; Liong Atmo Mohan; Liong Mulya.
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