Hok as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hok

What is the meaning of the name Hok ?

The baby name Hok is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /hɔk/ or /hɒk/; anglicized: 'HOK' (rhymes with 'rock' or 'hock').

Hok is in Origin.

Hok is a compact Sino–Asian name whose value depends on the script behind the spelling. In Cantonese, Hok commonly transcribes 學 “learning, study,” a scholarly virtue, or 鶴 “crane,” a bird symbolizing longevity and high status. In Southern Min (Hokkien/Teochew), Hok often represents 福 “blessing, good fortune.” Closest Mandarin equivalents are Xue (學), He (鶴), and Fu (福).

Across the Chinese diaspora - especially in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Cambodia - Hok has long appeared as a given‑name element in two‑syllable names (e.g., Hok Lam, Hock Seng) and, less often, as a surname among Sino‑Khmer families. The spelling Hock is a frequent variant in colonial-era records. In Thai, hok means “six,” and sometimes surfaces as a casual nickname tied to birth order. Depending on character choice, Hok conveys studiousness, auspicious luck, or graceful longevity, making it a versatile, tradition‑rooted option.