Khang

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Khang Pronunciation

Khang is pronounced KAHNG /ˈkɑŋ/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese) khang, 'healthy, well; prosperous, peaceful'Medium

In 30 seconds: Healthy; prosperous: Khang is Vietnamese for 'healthy, prosperous, strong'. Crisp, auspicious, and warm (said 'KAHNG').

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningFrom Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese) khang, 'healthy, well; prosperous, peaceful'

U.S. rank (2024)#5545 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Khang comes from Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese) khang, 'healthy, well; prosperous, peaceful, secure'. A crisp, auspicious, popular Vietnamese boys' name, wishing a child health and good fortune (said 'KAHNG').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, healthy-and-prosperous at the root, and auspicious.

Did you know? Khang means 'healthy, well; prosperous, peaceful' in Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese) — a crisp, auspicious name wishing a child health and good fortune (said 'KAHNG').

Overall data confidence 70%

Vietnamese references — khang — etymology

Variations

Khanh

Nicknames

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Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Khang?

Khang is pronounced KAHNG (/ˈkɑŋ/). Press play above to hear Khang said aloud.

How do you say Khang?

Khang is said KAHNG (/ˈkɑŋ/). Press play above to hear Khang said aloud.

What does the name Khang mean?

Khang is Vietnamese for 'healthy, prosperous, strong'.

Is Khang a boy or girl name?

Khang is a boy's name.

How popular is Khang?

Khang is a rare name in the U.S.