Heng: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

Heng Name Origin

The surname Heng has various origins. It can be of Chinese origin, where it is derived from the Chinese character "恒" (héng), which means "constant" or "permanent." In this case, it may have been a nickname given to someone with a steadfast or unchanging personality.
Heng can also be of German or Dutch origin, derived from the Middle High German word "heng(e)" or the Middle Dutch word "henge," both of which mean "hinge." In this context, Heng may have been an occupational or locational surname for someone who made or worked with hinges or lived near a hinge.
Additionally, Heng may have a Cambodian origin as well. It is a common Cambodian surname, often transliterated as "Heng" in English. In this case, it is not related to the Chinese or German origins but is specific to the Cambodian language and culture.

Heng Name Variations

Here are some variations of the name "Heng":
1. Hengh
2. Hengy
3. Hengie
4. Henge
5. Hengson
6. Hengsir
7. Hengsen
8. Hengar
9. Hengard
10. Hengton

Heng Common Nicknames

1. Hengy
2. Henger
3. Henny
4. Hengster
5. Hengy Bear
6. Hengmeister
7. Hengsterella
8. Hengykins
9. Hengy Poo
10. Hengmeister General

Famous People Named Heng

1. Heng Samrin - Cambodian politician and former Chairman of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kampuchea.
2. Heng Swee Keat - Singaporean politician and current Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
3. Heng Chhay - Cambodian singer and songwriter.
4. Heng S. Kiat - Singaporean legal scholar and former Dean of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law.
5. Heng Bunleang - Cambodian football player.
6. Heng Chau - Hong Kong actor known for his role in the movie "The Transporter."

All People Who Named "Heng"