Ng (pronounced ; English approximation often or or ) is both a

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of the

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吳吳 or 呉 is an East Asian character for a word or morpheme. It may refer to: *Kure, Hiroshima, a city in Japan * O (surname), a common Korean surname *Wu (surname), the pinyin transliteration of a common Chinese surname *Ng (name) Ng (pronounce ...

吴 ''Wú'' is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname wikt:吳, 吳 (Simplified Chinese wikt:吴, 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty Chinese classics, c ...

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Mandarin Mandarin or The Mandarin may refer to: Language * Mandarin Chinese, branch of Chinese originally spoken in northern parts of the country ** Standard Chinese or Modern Standard Mandarin, the official language of China ** Taiwanese Mandarin, Stand ...

''Wú'') and 伍 (Mandarin ''Wǔ'') and also a common

Hokkien Hokkien ( , ) is a Varieties of Chinese, variety of the Southern Min group of Chinese language, Chinese languages. Native to and originating from the Minnan region in the southeastern part of Fujian in southeastern China, it is also referred ...

transcription of the surname

黃 Radical 201 or radical yellow () meaning "yellow" is one of the 4 Kangxi radicals (214 radicals in total) composed of 12 strokes. In the ''Kangxi Dictionary'', there are 42 characters (out of 49,030) to be found under this radical. The ''xin ...

/ 黄 (, Mandarin Huáng). The surname is sometimes

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as '' Ang'', '' Eng'', ''

Ing Ing, ING or ing may refer to: Art and media * '' ...ing'', a 2003 Korean film * i.n.g, a Taiwanese girl group * The Ing, a race of dark creatures in the 2004 video game '' Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' * "Ing", the first song on The Roches' 199 ...

'' and '' Ong'' in the United States and '' Ung'' in Australia. The Mandarin version of Ng is sometimes romanized as '' Woo'' or '' Wu''. In Vietnam, the corresponding surname is Ngô. In Cambodia, the corresponding surname is Oeng. A variant pronunciation for 黃/黄 in the

Zhangzhou Zhangzhou (, ) is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, China. The prefecture around the city proper comprises the southeast corner of the province, facing the Taiwan Strait and (with Quanzhou) surrounding the prefecture of Xiamen. Nam ...

dialect of Hokkien is () and has various transliterations, such as Oei, Oey, Uy, and Wee.

Notable people with the surname Ng (character unknown)

* Clive Ng (born 1962), media sector financier and executive * Evelyn Ng (born 1975), Canadian professional poker player * Fae Myenne Ng (born 1956), American novelist * Geeling Ng, New Zealand model, actress and restaurateur * Heok Hee Ng, Singaporean biologist * Jacob Ng (born 1994), Australian professional boxer * John Ng (born 1950), Chinese martial arts instructor *

Eden (Irish musician) Jonathon Ng (born 23 December 1995), known professionally as Eden (stylised as EDEN), is an Irish musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional model. He formerly operated as The Spab Project and later The Eden Project, an alia ...

(born Jonathon Ng, 1995), Irish singer-songwriter * Kelvin Ng (born 1958), Canadian politician * Lenhard Ng (born 1976), American mathematician * Maya Soetoro-Ng (born 1970), Indonesian-born American academic * Perry Ng (born 1996), English footballer * Ren Ng (born 1979), Malaysian American scientist * Win Ng (1936–1991), Chinese-American artist, entrepreneur, and decorative designer

Notable people with the surname Ng (吳)

Ng Mui Ng Mui ( Chinese: t , p ''Wú Méi''; Cantonese: ''Ng5 Mui4'') is said to have been one of the legendary Five Elders—survivors of the destruction of the Shaolin Temple by the Qing Dynasty. According to legend she is sai ...

, said to have been one of the legendary Five Elders *

Andrew Ng Andrew Yan-Tak Ng (; born April 18, 1976) is a British-American computer scientist and Internet Entrepreneur, technology entrepreneur focusing on machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Ng was a cofounder and head of Google Brain and ...

(born 1976), British-born American computer scientist and technology entrepreneur *

Antonio Ng António Ng Kuok Cheong (; born September 26, 1957) is a politician who was a member in the Macau Legislative Assembly, returned by direct election. He was the founding chairman of the pro-democratic political party New Macau Association. He is a ...

(born 1957), Chinese politician * Carl Ng (born 1976), Hong Kong actor and model *

Charles Ng Charles Chi-tat Ng (born Ng Chi-tat) ( zh, t=吳志達, j=ng4 zi3 daat6; born 24 December 1960) is a Hong Kong-born convicted serial killer who committed numerous crimes in the United States. He is believed to have raped, tortured, and murder ...

(born 1960), Hong Kong born serial killer * Charles Ng Wang-wai, civil engineer and academic *

Ng Ching-fai Ng Ching-fai, Order of the Bauhinia Star, GBS ( zh, s=吴清辉, t=吳清輝, p=Wú Qīnghuī, j=Ng4 Ching1 Fai1; born 20 November 1939 in Shanghai, China) is a professor of chemistry and the former president and vice-chancellor of Hong Kong Ba ...

(born 1939), Chinese academic * Ng Chiu Kok (born 1975), Football referee and government official *

Deep Ng Deep Ng is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor. He is the winner of the 21st annual New Talent Singing Awards Hong Kong Regional Finals. Deep was well received by the viewers since the New Talent Singing Awards in 2002. His first EP ''Deep' ...

(born 1983), Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor * Dominic Ng (born 1959), American banker * Dora Ng, Hong Kong film costume and make up designer * Elaine Ng (born 1972), Hong Kong actress and beauty pageant titleholder * Francis Ng (born 1961), Hong Kong actor and director * Hiu Lui Ng ( 1975–2008), New Yorker who died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement * James Ng (born 1990), Hong Kong singer and actor * Jeannette Ng, Hong Kong-born British fantasy author * John Lone (born Ng Kwok-leung, 1952), American actor *

Jinny Ng Jinny Ng Yeuk Hei (; born 23 May 1992) is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, Television presenter, hostess and actress. She is currently a singer with TVB Music Group and an actress with Television Broadcasts Ltd, TVB. She was born in Mainland China and ...

(born 1992), Hong Kong singer, hostess and actress * Kary Ng (born 1986), Hong Kong singer *

Lawrence Ng Lawrence Ng Kai-wah (, ; born 19 May 1964) is a popular TV actor in Hong Kong. His more famous works include the television series '' Healing Hands'' and the films '' Fate Twisters'' and ''Sex and Zen''. Ng's older brother is former Charlie ...

(born 1964), Hong Kong actor *

Ng Man-tat Richard Ng Man-tat (, 2 January 1952 – 27 February 2021), commonly called Uncle Tat (), was a Hong Kong actor originally from Fujian. He was a veteran with dozens of awards in the Cinema of Hong Kong , Hong Kong film industry, including Hon ...

(1952–2021), Hong Kong actor * Margaret Ng (born 1948), Hong Kong politician, barrister, writer and columnist * Melissa Ng (born 1972), American Hong Kong retired actress * Ng Ming-yum (1955–1992), Hong Kong politician and writer *

Ng On-yee Ng On-yee (; born 17 November 1990) is a Hong Kong professional snooker player who has won three IBSF World Snooker Championships and three World Women's Snooker Championship, World Women's Snooker world championships. She held the number one ...

(born 1990), Hong Kong former professional snooker player * Ng Tat Wai (born 1947), Malaysian badminton player *

Richard Ng Richard Ng Yiu-hon (27 December 1939 – 9 April 2023), also known as Richard Woo, was a Hongkongers, Hong Kong actor known for playing comedic roles, particularly in Hong Kong films of the 1980s and 1990s. Film and television career Ng a ...

(1939–2023), Hong Kong actor *

Ron Ng Ron Ng Cheuk-hei (, born 2 September 1979) is a Hong Kong actor, singer, and former dancer. He first rose to popularity in the 2003 TVB drama ''Triumph in the Skies.'' He has since starred in several successful television series, most notably '' ...

(born 1979), Hong Kong actor and singer *

Sandra Ng Sandra Ng Kwan-yue (born 2 August 1965) is a Hong Kong actress, film director and producer. Early life and career The daughter of the actor , Ng was born in Hong Kong, where she attended St. Stephen's Girls' College. Encouraged by her parents, s ...

(born 1965), Hong Kong actress, film director and producer * Ng See-yuen (born 1944), Hong Kong film producer, director, screenwriter and businessman *

Stephen Ng Stephen Tin-hoi Ng ( Chinese:吳天海) (born 1953 in Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong entrepreneur, who is the chairman and the managing director of the Wharf (Holdings) Limited. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of i-Cable Communications. ...

(born 1953), Hong Kong entrepreneur * Ng Ting Yip (born 1960), Hong Kong actor * Stanley Ng (born 1960), Hong Kong urban planner and politician * Ng Wai Chiu (born 1981), Hong Kong professional football player * Ng Wei (born 1981), Hong Kong badminton player * Yan Ng (born 1983), Hong Kong singer and actress

Notable people with the surname Ng (伍)

Wu Zixu :''Note: names are in simplified characters followed by traditional and Pinyin transliteration.'' Wu Yun (died 484 BC), better known by his courtesy name Zixu, was a Chinese military general and politician of the Wu (state), Wu kingdom in the Spr ...

(?–484 BC), general and politician during the Spring and Autumn period, credited by all branches of 伍 clans as the 'first ancestor' * Wu Ting-fang (1842–1922), also known as Ng Choy, Chinese calligrapher, diplomat, lawyer, politician, and writer * Jiahui Wu (born 1981), Malaysian singer-songwriter *

Sky Wu Sky Wu (born 23 July 1966) is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer. He began singing in 1986, and has won himself two Golden Melody Awards, Best New Artist in 1990, and Best Mandarin Male Vocalist in 2004. His signature song, "Give My Special Love to a ...

(born 1966), Taiwanese singer-songwriter * Celeste Ng (born 1980), American writer and novelist * Chelsia Ng (born 1981), Malaysian actress * Charles Ng (racing driver) (born 1984), Hong Kong professional race car driver * Christine Ng (born 1969), Hong Kong actress * Edward Ng (1939–2018), American applied mathematician who worked for NASA * Katherine Ng (born 1974), Hong Kong politician * Kingsley Ng, interdisciplinary artist * Kim Ng (born 1968), American executive in Major League Baseball * Mary Ng (born 1969), Canadian politician * Ng Boon Bee (1937–2022), former Malaysian badminton player * Irene Ng (politician) (born 1963), Malaysian-born Singaporean politician *

Ng Yat Chung Ng Yat Chung is a Singaporean former lieutenant-general who served as Chief of Defence Force between 2003 and 2007. Education Ng received his secondary and pre-university education in Victoria School and Hwa Chong Junior College respecti ...

(born 1961), Singaporean former lieutenant-general *

Philip Ng Philip Ng Wan-lung (; born September 16, 1977) is a Hong Kong-born American actor, martial artist and action choreographer. He is currently based in Hong Kong. Early life Born in Hong Kong on September 16, 1977. Ng's father is Sam Ng. Ng's moth ...

(born 1977), Hong Kong-born American actor, martial artist and action choreographer * Rita Ng (born 1978), American cardiologist and beauty pageant titleholder * Ng Poon Chew (1866–1931), Chinese author, publisher, and advocate for Chinese American civil rights * Josiah Ng (born 1980), Malaysian track cyclist

Notable people with the surname Ng (黄)

* Allan Ng (born 1941), Singaporean businessman * Darren Ng (born 1983), Australian basketball player * Elvin Ng (born 1980), Singaporean actor * Irene Ng (born 1974), American actress, teacher and banker * Jasmine Ng (born 1972), Singaporean film director * Lina Ng (born 1974), Singaporean actress * Nigel Ng (born 1991), Malaysian stand-up comedian * Ng Eng Teng (1934–2001), Singaporean sculptor * Ng Chee Khern (born 1965), Singaporean civil servant and former major-general * Ng Chee Yang, Singaporean singer-songwriter *

Ng Eng Hen Ng Eng Hen, Hinghwa Romanized: ''Ńg Ṳ̂ng-héng'' (born 10 December 1958) is a Singaporean former politician and oncologist who previously served as Minister for Defence from 2011 to 2025. A member of the governing People's Action Party ...

(born 1958), Singaporean politician and former oncologist * Ng Joo Ngan (born 1947), Malaysian cyclist * Ng Moon Hing (born 1955), Malaysian Anglican Bishop * Ng Ser Miang (born 1949), Singaporean entrepreneur, diplomat, and retired sailor * Ng Shin Yii (born 1989), Malaysian wushu athlete *

Ng Swee Hong Ng Swee Hong () (1934–2006) was a Malaysian businessman who founded Pacific Andes company. Ng Swee Hong moved to Singapore in 1963 where he operated trading and real estate ventures until in the wake of general economic depression in the 198 ...

(1935–2006), Malaysian businessman *

Ng Teng Fong Ng Teng Fong (; 28 July 1928 – 2 February 2010) was a Singaporean real estate tycoon with a major presence in Hong Kong. He is the father of Robert Ng. In 1997, ''Forbes'' listed the two as the 30th richest people in the world. History Ng T ...

(1928–2010), Singaporean real estate tycoon * Robert Ng (born 1952), Singaporean businessman * Ng Tian Hann (born 1969), Malaysian Chinese movie director * Ng Woon Lam (born 1971), Malaysian painter * Ng Yen Yen (born 1946), Malaysian politician * Yew-Kwang Ng (born 1942), Malaysian-Australian economist * Ng Yi Sheng (born 1980), Singaporean writer * Ng Yong Li (born 1985), Malaysian professional racing cyclist * Darren Ng Wei Jie (1991–2010), Singaporean murder victim * Agnes Ng Siew Heok, Singaporean murder victim of the Toa Payoh child murders * Ng Soo Hin (1971–1993), Singaporean murderer * Ng Lee Kheng (1971–1990), Singaporean murder victim *

Ng Tze Yong Ng Tze Yong ( zh, t=黃智勇, p=Huáng Zhìyǒng; born 16 May 2000) is a Malaysian badminton player. Ng won a bronze medal at the 2021 Sudirman Cup. He also helped Malaysian team to win gold at the 2022 Badminton Asia Team Championships and ...

(born 2000), Malaysian badminton player * Kym Ng (born 1967), Singaporean television host and actress

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