The road was originally named as Robinson Road. However, to avoid confusion with the Robinson Road on Hong Kong Island, the road is changed to Nathan Road in 1909, naming after Sir Matthew Nathan, the governor of Hong Kong during 1904-07.
The name of the row is same as Myanmar in Chinese but there is no relationship. Instead, The name of the row was originated from Minden in Germany. There was a lot of citizen came from Minden lived in Minden Row in 1900s.
The name of the road was originated from Malacca in Malaysia. The translater accidentially translated the Chinese name of the street to Malaysia street.
The street is named after Li Sing, a rich businessman back in the 1880s. He was an education and charity enthusiast, who was involved in the foundations of the Tung Wa Groups of Hospitals.
The road is named after Yeung Kwok Shui, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty. He was a resident in Yeung Uk Tsuen. He strived for the welfare of Tsuen Wan. In fact, the district's name 'Tsuen Wan' was suggested by him.
The road is named after Leung Kai Chiu, a famous scholar in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was an advocate in reforms during the late Qing period.