Aung (Burmese: အောင်, MLCTS: aung [àʊɴ]) is a Burmese given name meaning "successful, victorious" or simply "success" in the Burmese language. In Burmese naming traditions, names are often chosen for their auspicious meanings, and Aung is a popular unisex name reflecting hopes for prosperity and achievement.Notable BearersAung is commonly used on its own or as the first element of compound names. One of the most famous bearers is the Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi (born 1945), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and figurehead of Myanmar's pro-democracy movement. Her father, Aung San (1915–1947), was a revolutionary leader often called Bogyoke Aung San, who played a crucial role in Myanmar's independence from British rule. Other notable individuals include the Min Ran Aung (1485–1494), a king of Arakan (present-day Rakhine State), showcasing the name's royal associations. In the arts, Aung Khin (1921–1996) and Aung Myint (born 1946) were influential painters, and Aung Pwint (born 1950) was a journalist. The geoscientist MiMi Aung (born 1968) served as an engineer and project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In the sports world, Aung Aung Oo (born 1982) is a well-known Burmese footballer. The name also forms part of longer names, such as Bogyoke Aung San and Zeya Aung (born 1984), a politician serving as Minister of Energy. The historian Htin Aung (1909–1978) also bore the name in reverse order, following the Burmese convention of placing the personal name first.Popularity and Related NamesBecause Aung is a fundamental Burman name unit, it combines with other elements to form common names for both men and women. It has no official variant forms outside the Burmese language, though romanizations may fluctuate subtly across different periods or Western sources.Meaning: '"success"' (in Burmese)Origin: Burmese languageType: Given nameAttested Regions: Myanmar