Hang

Hang is a first name that is used for both women and men in China. The meaning of the name can be translated into German as "the joy", "the navigator", or "the business person".

What does the name Hang mean?

The name Hang is used as both a female and male first name in China. Its English translation includes "the joy", "the navigator", and "the business person". The roots of the name can be found in various Chinese characters such as háng (行), meaning "business", "line", or "row"; háng (杭), which stands for "ship", "boat", "to sail", or "to navigate"; and hang (㤚), meaning "joy", "delight", or "pleasure". Additionally, Hang is also used as a Vietnamese girl's name, meaning "the moon".

Where does the name Hang come from?

The name Hang has its origins in Chinese and means "the joy". The various meanings derive from the Chinese characters: háng (行) for business, line, or row; háng (杭) for ship, boat, or to navigate; and hang (㤚) for joy, delight, or pleasure. In Vietnamese, hang means "moon". The relevant languages are Chinese (Mandarin) and Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce Hang?

Hang is pronounced like 'Hang', similar to the English word 'hang'.

Popularity

In Germany, Hang is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hangi

Famous people

• Hang Chen (Portuguese botanist)
• Hang Li (Chinese footballer)
• Hang Phuong (Vietnamese poet)
• Hang Ren (Chinese footballer)
• Hang Wu (Chinese footballer)
• Hang-Suen Soh (Hong Kong actress)
• Hang-sun Jang (South Korean actress)
• Ka Hang Leong (footballer from Macau)
• Le Hang Phan (Vietnamese poet)
• My Hang V. Huynh (American chemist)
• Thanh Hang Truong (Vietnamese)