Vietnamese · Chinese

Long

Pronounced LAWNGShare

Meaning: Dragon; Chinese meanings depend on the chosen character

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

Long is used in Vietnamese and Chinese. The dragon character is 龍, simplified 龙; Chinese Lóng can also use 隆, associated with prosperity. A family’s chosen spelling determines the meaning.

Nicknames

  • Xiao Long
  • Longlong

Spellings & variants

  • Lung

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Long comes from Vietnamese and Chinese.

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