Where does “Chang” come from?
Chang is a Korean word 장 whose origin and earliest meaning are not currently documented in available etymological sources.
Chang (English): A Naga language spoken in north-eastern India
Definitions
- A Naga language spoken in north-eastern India
Ancestry of “Chang”, step by step
Chang traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 장
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 장 | sauce; marmalade; jam; compote stewed fruit; preserved vegetables; preserved fruit |
| 2 | Middle Korean | 댜ᇰ | — |
| 3 | Chinese | 張 | — |
via Persian چنگ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persian | چنگ | claw, talon; clutch, embrace; hand, finger |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | keng- | peg, hook; peg; hook; be pointed; hook, peg |
via Chinese 鄭
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 鄭 | — |