Deng (Sudanese name)
Deng is also a common first or last name used among the tribes of South Sudan, shared by the Dinkas, Nuers and Shilluks. It has various meanings; for instance, it means "Rain" in Dinka. The Dinkas also believe that the most powerful god, ruler of all gods, is Deng.
People with the name originating in South Sudan include:
Given name
- Deng Adel (born 1996), South Sudan-born Australian basketball player
- Deng Adut (born c. 1983), defence lawyer and New South Wales Australian of the Year for 2017
- Deng Deng (born 1992), South Sudanese-Australian basketball player
Surname
- Ajak Deng (born 1989), Australian fashion model
- Ajou Deng (born 1978), British basketball player; older son of Aldo
- Aldo Deng, former South Sudanese politician (1967–1989), father of Ajou Deng and Luol Deng
- Ataui Deng (born 1991), Sudanese-American model
- Dominic Dim Deng (1950–2008), South Sudanese military commander
- Joseph Deng (born 1998), Australian middle distance runner
- Francis Deng, South Sudanese politician
- Luol Deng (born 1985), South Sudan-born British basketball player; younger son of Aldo
- Majok Deng (born 1993), Australian basketballer
- Peter Deng (born 2992), Australian footballer
- Thomas Deng (born 1997), Australian footballer
- Valentino Achak Deng, South Sudanese refugee and activist in the U.S.
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