Kyung is a Korean female given name that originates from the Korean Hanja characters "久" (kyeong) meaning "long time" and " keng" meaning "strong." The name Kyung is often translated to mean "eternal strength."
The name has been popular in Korea for centuries, with notable historical figures bearing this name. One such figure was Lady Hong of the Kyungju Hong clan, who lived during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and virtue, which contributed to the enduring popularity of the name Kyung.
In contemporary times, Kyung has continued to be a popular choice among Korean parents. According to South Korea's National Statistical Office, Kyung ranked within the top 50 most popular names for newborn girls in several years throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
"Kyung was a popular name for newborns in the early to mid-1990s, with a total of 27 babies named Kyung born between 1990 and 1993, and again in 1998."