Sung
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Sung is a unisex name of Korean origin, meaning “Korean name meaning 'success' or 'accomplishment.' It's also a Chinese surname associated with the Song Dynasty.”, and peaked in popularity in 1989.
What Sung Means
“Korean name meaning 'success' or 'accomplishment.' It's also a Chinese surname associated with the Song Dynasty.”
The Story of Sung
This name echoes with the profound sense of achievement, a quiet power that speaks of success.
Sung is a name imbued with aspiration and accomplishment, primarily of Korean origin, meaning 'success' or 'accomplishment.' It also appears as a Chinese surname, notably associated with the prestigious Song Dynasty, a period of great cultural and technological advancement. This name carries the weight of determination and the promise of reaching one's highest potential, a legacy that has traveled through centuries of diligent effort.
To call your child Sung is to imbue them with a sense of purpose and potential. You feel a quiet admiration, imagining a determined spirit that strives for excellence and finds satisfaction in hard-won victories. The name Sung, when you speak it, feels strong and resonant, a solid foundation for a life of meaningful achievement.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Sung Kang
Korean-American actor best known for Fast & Furious.
Sung Jae-ki
South Korean activist and philosopher.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#24 in 1989
Total Births
513
First Recorded
1946
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