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Etymology of Fung

From Cantonese 馮/冯 (fung⁴) or Hakka 洪 (Fùng). Doublet of Feng and Phung.

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Source etymology 1

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A surname from Cantonese or Hakka.

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From Cantonese 馮/冯 (fung⁴) or Hakka 洪 (Fùng). Doublet of Feng and Phung.

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