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The baby name Aung is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /aʊɴ/ (awng, rhymes with song).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Pronunciation: /aʊɴ/ (awng, rhymes with song)

What is the meaning of the name Aung ?

The baby name Aung is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /aʊɴ/ (awng, rhymes with song).

Aung is in Origin.

Aung (Burmese: အောင်, approx. pronounced "owng") is a Burmese given-name element used across genders, glossed as "victory," "success," or "to prevail." It comes from Burmese, a Tibeto-Burman language, and functions as a free name element rather than a surname; Myanmar naming customs combine independent syllables. Thanks to standard modern romanization and global familiarity, the spelling Aung is the international norm.

The element has long been chosen for its auspicious sense and appears in chronicles and modern public life, often but not exclusively in male names. Its link to national achievement is reinforced by figures such as Aung San and Aung San Suu Kyi. Variants chiefly take the form of compounds and affectionate reduplication: Aung alone, Aung Aung (nickname), and combinations like Aung Ko, Aung Min, Aung Myint, or Thura Aung. Spelling alternatives are rare; the Burmese script remains အောင်.

Aung has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aung

Aung San Suu Kyi Politician · Born 1945 · Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi is a prominent politician from Myanmar, best known for her role in the country's pro-democracy movement. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights. Her efforts have significantly shaped Myanmar's political landscape. Aung San Politician · Born 1915 · Myanmar Aung San was a pivotal politician in Myanmar's history, best known for his role in leading the country to independence from British colonial rule. He played a crucial part in the negotiations that led to the Panglong Agreement in 1947, which aimed to unify the country. Tragically, he was assassinated later that year, leaving a lasting legacy in Myanmar's political landscape.

Aung – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SG Boys 0 #73 1,860 17,960
MV Boys 0 #75 5 3,375
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Boys 0 #132 8 6,332
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
MY Boys 0 #191 2,315 25,439
MO Boys 0 #197 27 5,842
SG 0 #202 68 11,010
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BD 0 #218 10 5,992
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
JP Boys 0 #283 15 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
MY 0 #318 13 12,352
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #384 6 7,057
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
SG Girls 0 #493 94 18,916
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
BD Boys 0 #518 59 10,045
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
QA Boys 0 #663 45 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
KW Boys 0 #756 14 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
MY Girls 0 #813 182 24,821
OM Boys 0 #861 21 17,948
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
EG Boys 0 #875 12 15,035
United States Boys 2021 #906 5 7,214
NL Boys 0 #925 27 5,873
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,043 50 22,615
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,448 24 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,564 51 28,008

Aung is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Aung

Aung is predominantly a boy's name.
Aung is a one syllable name, pronounced /aʊɴ/ (awng, rhymes with song).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aung San, Aung Myint, Aung Naing and Aoung.
Across languages, Aung has these equivalents: Victor (Latin), Vijay (Sanskrit/Hindi), Victoria (female equivalent).
Somewhat — Aung ranked #677 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Aung ranks highest in Finland (#677 in 2026).
Aung's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #880 in 2012 to #906 in 2021 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Aung are in our database, including Aung San Suu Kyi (Politician), Aung San (Politician).