Payeng is of Assamese origin, derived from the indigenous Mishing tribe's language. It means 'tiger' in this dialect. This name has a strong and powerful connotation, reflecting the fierce and majestic qualities of the tiger. Payeng is a unisex name but is more commonly given to males.
Payeng was quite popular as a baby name in 1994 with a total of 6 babies being named Payeng that year.