The word "新塘" is formed from the character "新", meaning "new", which itself is constructed from the components "亲" (dear) and "斤" (axe), historically denoting the idea of cutting wood for something fresh, and the character "塘", meaning "pond" or "embankment", formed from "土" (earth) and "唐" (serving mainly as a phonetic element). When combined, these characters create a compound that literally translates to "new pond", typically used as a place name referring to a geographic feature or settlement centered around a recently established or notable pond.