What origin is the name Ung?

Ung comes from Korean naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Ung?

Names from the same korean tradition pair naturally with Ung — for example Nam-Kyu, Gi, So-Young. You can browse more on our korean names page.

Ung

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ung

Ung

Boy

Korean

1 syllable

Ung (웅) is a Korean boy's name meaning "Derived from Korean, meaning cloud or silver. Often chosen for its poetic imagery and association with sky or precious metal.".

Parents who choose Ung pick a boy name from the Korean tradition, meaning "Derived from Korean, meaning cloud or silver. Often chosen for its poetic imagery and association with sky or precious metal.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Native script: 웅
Origin: Korean
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Korean, meaning cloud or silver. Often chosen for its poetic imagery and association with sky or precious metal.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 웅

Quick answers about Ung

What does Ung mean?

Ung is a boy name of Korean origin meaning "Derived from Korean, meaning cloud or silver. Often chosen for its poetic imagery and association with sky or precious metal.".

How popular is Ung?

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Sister names that go with Ung

Nam-Kyu Gi So-Young Soo-Min Sun-Hee Sun-Hi

How to say Ung

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Ung.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Ung

Ung means "Derived from Korean, meaning cloud or silver. Often chosen for its poetic imagery and association with sky or precious metal." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
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Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)