Hyung is of Korean origin and means "brother." It is a unisex name, often used for both boys and girls. In Korea, it is typically written as 형 (pronounced hyeong) when referring to an older brother, and 동생 (dongsaeng) when referring to a younger sibling regardless of gender. The character 형 also means "brother," emphasizing the familial connection in Korean culture.
"Hyung was quite popular as a baby boy's name in 1970, with five newborns bearing this unique moniker that year."