Loong
/luːŋ/noun
A romanized form of the Chinese word for “dragon,” also used in Chinese names and surnames.
Did you know?The spelling Loong reflects Cantonese and Southeast Asian romanization traditions for 龍, whose Mandarin form is now written lóng.
Etymological Timeline
Old Chinese
Old Chinese
龍
“Dragon; the legendary serpentine creature associated with rain and cosmic power.”
Middle Chinese
Middle Chinese
龍 (ljuwng)
“Dragon; the character and pronunciation developed through medieval Chinese.”
Modern Cantonese
Cantonese
龍 (lung4)
“Dragon; also used in personal names and surnames.”
19th–20th Century
Cantonese romanization
Loong
“A spelling used to represent the Cantonese form of 龍, especially in Southeast Asian Chinese communities.”
Modern English
English
Loong
“An established romanized name or loanword referring to the Chinese dragon, particularly in cultural names and surnames.”