The baby name Hwang is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hwaŋ/ (approx. 'hwahng').
Hwang is Korean in Origin.
The baby name Hwang is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hwaŋ/ (approx. 'hwahng').
Hwang is Korean in Origin.
Hwang is a Korean surname and rare given name of Sino-Korean origin, written with the hanja 黃 meaning “yellow,” a color linked to earth, centrality, and imperial auspice. It corresponds to Chinese Huang (Mandarin pinyin) and Cantonese Wong; Vietnamese forms are Hoàng and Huỳnh. A less common Korean romanization is Whang. As a given-name element, different hanja read Hwang convey nuanced meanings, including “brilliant, shining” (煌, 晃), “vast, expansive water” (滉), and “jade pendant” (璜).
Across East Asia it has long been a prominent surname; in Korea it is borne by clans such as Pyeonghae, Changwon, and Jangsu, with legend tracing one line to the Han envoy Hwang Rak who settled in Silla in 28 CE. As a standalone given name it remains uncommon in Korea but can lend dignified, luminous imagery within two-syllable names. Modern diasporic usage may appear as Hwang, Huang, or Wong.
| Hwang In-youp Hwang In-youp is a South Korean actor best known for his role as Han Seo-jun in the popular TV series 'True Beauty'. Born in 1991, he has also appeared in '18 Again' and 'The Tale of Nokdu', showcasing his versatility and charm on screen. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | 0 | #6 | 3 | 201 | |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #18 | 10 | 897 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #101 | 3 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #134 | 6 | 6,332 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #250 | 7 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #275 | 8 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #310 | 10 | 9,639 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #316 | 15 | 12,352 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #351 | 9 | 8,829 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #552 | 6 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #563 | 24 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #642 | 9 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #662 | 36 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #919 | 76 | 24,821 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,003 | 109 | 25,439 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Hwang is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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