CHEAH
Cheah
Origin Cheah is a surname of Chinese origin, specifically originating from the Hakka and Cantonese dialects. It is commonly found among the Chinese diaspora in Malaysia, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Meaning The surname Cheah is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese characters that represent the family name. The meaning of the characters can vary, but it often signifies qualities such as humility, wisdom, or grace.
Distribution The surname Cheah is predominantly found in Malaysia and Singapore, where it is one of the common Chinese surnames. It is also present in other countries with significant Chinese populations, such as Indonesia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Notable People
- Tan Sri Dato' Seri Cheah Cheng Hye - Malaysian billionaire and the co-founder of Value Partners Group, one of Asia's largest asset management firms.
- Cheah Soon Kit - former Malaysian badminton player who won the silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
- Cheah Sinann - British-Malaysian journalist and author known for her work covering Southeast Asian politics and culture.
There are approximately 288 people named Cheah in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cheah.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Albert
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Kok
- Michael
- Mike
- Peter
- Tee
- Wai
- Wei
Female
- Anna
- Clarissa
- Karen
- Kim
- Mei
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Siew
- Sin
- Wan