Meaning & Origin of the name Aung

Aung is a Burmese name primarily functioning as a surname that conveys the concept of victory or triumph. Derived from the Burmese language, the term is deeply embedded in the cultural lexicon as a designation for success and favorable outcomes. Historically, it has been used as a prefix or root for many compound personal names within the region, signifying an aspirational quality for the bearer. This name remains a core component of nomenclature throughout Myanmar, reflecting enduring cultural values of achievement.

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Gender Usage of the Name Aung

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Aung is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. We currently have 3 recorded bearers (3 male and 0 female). While the current records suggest this pattern, the sample remains limited and should be interpreted with caution.

Popularity of the Name Aung

Overall PopularityMethodology

Aung is listed under Uncommon Boy Names based on the available birth data from Canada, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 3.01M births.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Aung ranked #4,549 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2024). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Aung has only limited historical records in official lists.

Historically, its best recorded position was #4,904 in 1996. Its lowest recorded position was #5,873 in 2024. Over the last 28 years (1996–2024) the name fell -969 places (from #4,904 to #5,873). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 2 years in the dataset).

Name StyleMethodology

Aung is classified as Hidden Gem Boy Names because its lifetime volume is 3, below the 4 threshold, and it appears in only 2% of available years.

Characteristics of the Name Aung

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
CMU
Syllables
1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
Length
4 letters — Short Boy Names
Starts with
A — Boy Names Starting with A
Ends with
g — Boy Names Ending in “g”

Name AestheticMethodology

Aung is a single-syllable name made famous by the political figure Aung San Suu Kyi. Its sharp, condensed phonetic impact establishes a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.

Middle Names For Aung

Middle names used with AungMethodology

Aung is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Aung Thiha · Aung Zaw · Aung Myo · Aung Tun

Middle name suggestions for AungMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aung is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “k”.

Examples: Aung Curtis · Aung Calvin · Aung Carlos · Aung Connor · Aung Conrad. View all 255 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Aung

Sound Like Aung Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aneeq · Aniq · Ang · View all 10 names

Spelled Like Aung Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aun · Ang

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Austin · Oscar · Orlando · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Aung Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Irving · King · Sterling · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Aung”

Dictionary Meaning of "Aung"Methodology

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