Boy name
Tiong name meaning
“middle, center”
Tiong is a masculine name commonly linked to the Hokkien meaning middle or center. The form tiong may represent the pronunciation of the Chinese character 中, which carries that meaning. In a Chinese name, its meaning depends on the original character rather than the Latin spelling alone.
What does Tiong mean?
Middle, center
In Indonesian: tengah, pusat
Origin and cultural usage of Tiong
May represent Hokkien tiong for 中, meaning middle or center. The meaning of a Chinese name depends on its original character.
How to pronounce Tiong
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tiɔŋ/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦲꦺꦴꦁ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮇᮀ |
Is Tiong a boy’s name?
Yes, Tiong is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tiong ranks #3,094 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tiong
Famous people named Tiong
- Tiong Ang · b. 1961
- Tiong Gwan Lioe
FAQ about the name Tiong
What is the meaning of Tiong?
Tiong means middle, center. May represent Hokkien tiong for 中, meaning middle or center. The meaning of a Chinese name depends on its original character.
Is Tiong a boy’s name?
Yes, Tiong is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Tiong have?
Tiong has 2 syllables (Ti-ong) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tiong?
Tiong ranks #3,094 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Tiong?
Notable people named Tiong include Tiong Ang, Tiong Gwan Lioe.
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