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The baby name Trương is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Vietnamese IPA: /t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˥/ (Northern) or /t͡sɨəŋ˧˥/ (Southern); approximate English: 'TRU-ung' (tr like Vietnamese 'tr' ≈ English 'ch'/'tr').

Trương is Vietnamese in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Vietnamese
Pronunciation: Vietnamese IPA: /t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˥/ (Northern) or /t͡sɨəŋ˧˥/ (Southern); approximate English: 'TRU-ung' (tr like Vietnamese 'tr' ≈ English 'ch'/'tr')

What is the meaning of the name Trương ?

The baby name Trương is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Vietnamese IPA: /t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˥/ (Northern) or /t͡sɨəŋ˧˥/ (Southern); approximate English: 'TRU-ung' (tr like Vietnamese 'tr' ≈ English 'ch'/'tr').

Trương is Vietnamese in Origin.

Trương is a Vietnamese name of Sino-Vietnamese origin, corresponding to the Chinese character 張 (Zhang). It carries senses of "to stretch, expand, or display," and by extension denotes a "bow" in archery - ideas that can suggest growth, openness, and readiness. While primarily a family name in Vietnam, it is occasionally adopted as a given name in contemporary and diasporic contexts and is generally considered unisex.

Widespread as a surname, Trương is borne by figures such as scholar-official Trương Hán Siêu, anti-colonial leader Trương Định, and statesman Trương Tấn Sang. The orthographic variant without diacritics is Truong. Cross-linguistic cognates and close equivalents include Zhang (Mandarin), Chang (Wade-Giles), Cheung (Cantonese), Jang (Korean 장), Chō (Japanese 張), and Teo/Teoh (Hokkien/Teochew). Do not confuse with related Vietnamese surnames Trang (莊) or Chương (章), which represent different Chinese roots and meanings.

Trương is a rare name. Our records hold just 83 recorded uses, spread over 15 countries.

Trương has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Trương

Trường Chinh Politician · Born 1907 · Vietnam Trường Chinh was a prominent Vietnamese politician who played a key role in the country's history as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. He was instrumental in the land reform campaigns and the economic policies during the post-war period. His leadership significantly shaped Vietnam's political landscape in the mid-20th century.

Trương – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Trương is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
CZ
DK
DZ
HU

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People also ask about Trương

Trương is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Trương is a one syllable name, pronounced Vietnamese IPA: /t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˥/ (Northern) or /t͡sɨəŋ˧˥/ (Southern); approximate English: 'TRU-ung' (tr like Vietnamese 'tr' ≈ English 'ch'/'tr').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Trương and Truong.
Across languages, Trương has these equivalents: Mandarin: Zhāng (張), Cantonese: Cheung / Zoeng (張), Korean: Jang (장), Japanese: Chō (張).
Trương is a name of Vietnamese origin, traditionally used in Vietnam. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Vietnam and its diaspora communities.
Yes — it is. Trương stays off the official popularity charts entirely, placing it firmly among the rare choices.
Yes — 1 notable people named Trương are in our database, including Trường Chinh (Politician).