Vietnam Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Vietnam Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 230 Vietnam baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Vietnam Girl Names
  2. Vietnam Boy Names
  3. Vietnam Unisex Names

Vietnam names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Vietnam names

  • Vietnam names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Vietnam Girl Names

94 girl names of Vietnam origin — showing top 94

1
Anhthu
Vietnamese
2
Baotran
dragon from the mountain
3
Bich
Vietnamese
4
Diem
day
5
Duyen
Vietnamese
6
Giah
Gift of God
7
Huyền
Vietnamese
8
Hanh
gracious; elegant
9
Hang
moon or bright
10
Huong
Vietnamese
11
Huyen
Gently or softly
12
Khloei
Vietnamese
13
Kimly
Golden, precious
14
Kieu
Vietnamese
15
Kimanh
Precious gem
16
Lynh
Forest
17
Loan
Vietnamese
18
Linhchi
Precious jade
19
Lien
Vietnamese
20
Lananh
Feminine, gentle
21
Linh
Bell, sound
22
Meyling
a beautiful girl
23
Maianh
beautiful
24
MinhAnh
Bright and intelligent
25
Maian
an idle person, someone who is beautiful
26
Mailinh
Vietnamese
27
Myhanh
Vietnamese
28
Mui
meaning 'plum' or 'beautiful'
29
Maily
Vietnamese
30
Mylinh
Beautiful jade
31
Mailan
beautiful, delicate
32
Myanh
Eternal, everlasting
33
Myphuong
fragrant phoenix
34
Minhchau
Bright and clear.
35
Minhthu
Vietnamese
36
Ngoc
gem, jade
37
Nguyet
Vietnamese
38
Nou
Vietnamese
39
Naly
Precious
40
Nhuy
A name that often symbolizes grace and tenderness.
41
Nhu
Gentle, soft
42
Nhien
Meaning 'gentle' or 'peaceful'.
43
Ngan
a title meaning 'obedient', 'gentle' or 'fragrant'
44
Naely
gift from God
45
Ngun
a term that expresses affection or endearment.
46
Nga
Daisy flower
47
Nhi
Vietnamese
48
Nhung
a name commonly associated with a soft, gentle person, often translated as silky or soft
49
Ngocanh
precious jade
50
Oanh
Songbird
51
Phung
Vietnamese
52
Phuonganh
Phương: direction, side; Anh: hero, brother.
53
Phuongvy
Fragrance (Phương) and elegance or beauty (Vy)
54
Phoung
fragrant flower
55
Quynh
Night-blooming flower
56
Quynhanh
the beautiful spring
57
Quyen
The one who is gentle or peaceful
58
Quynhnhu
Vietnamese
59
Suong
dew, mist
60
Trinh
Precious, valuable
61
Truc
purity, truth
62
Trami
Vietnamese
63
Tuyen
Meaning 'to choose', 'pick', 'decide', or 'select'.
64
Thaily
Little girl, princess
65
Trang
a name often meaning 'beautiful' or 'pure'
66
Thuhuong
fragrance or sweet scent
67
Thuthuy
Leader
68
Tuongvi
elegant and beautiful
69
Thu
Vietnamese
70
Tramanh
Vietnamese
71
Thuy
water
72
Thy
a name often associated with a person who is gentle and kind.
73
Thienkim
heavenly gold
74
Tuyet
Vietnamese
75
Thuytrang
Water Moon
76
Tuongvy
beautiful, elegant
77
Tuyetnhung
Snow lily
78
Tram
meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm'
79
Thuyvi
Vietnamese
80
Thuytien
Water Jasmine
81
Thuyvy
derived from 'Thủy', meaning 'water' and 'Vỹ', meaning 'great'
82
Tuyetnhi
misty pearl
83
Trany
Vietnamese
84
Thoa
Means 'a gentle and graceful woman'.
85
Uyen
Meaning 'peaceful' or 'quiet'.
86
Vananh
A leaf or foliage
87
Vy
Vietnamese
88
Vung
a term for a person's spirit or essence
89
Vi
strength
90
Xuan
Spring
91
Xoe
Vietnamese
92
Xoi
Vietnamese
93
Yen
Silver
94
Ynhi
A beautiful flower

Vietnam Boy Names

110 boy names of Vietnam origin — showing top 110

1
Anhtuan
Peaceful and calm
2
Anhtony
priceless one
3
Binh
peaceful, gentle
4
Bun
to be kind or gentle; close friend
5
Be
to be, existence
6
Canh
The name means 'peaceful' or 'tranquil'.
7
Chien
Dog.
8
Cung
prosperous
9
Cong
From the Chinese name 聪 (cōng) meaning ‘intelligent’ or ‘clever’
10
Chuong
A name meaning 'to be grand' or 'prosperous'.
11
Chinh
Vietnamese
12
Cuong
strong, vigor
13
Duy
To preserve, to maintain
14
Duc
Virtuous or moral
15
Dzung
Large or great
16
Dang
Vietnamese
17
Dangkhoa
The one who brings prosperity
18
Danh
Virtuous
19
Duong
Vietnamese
20
Do
from; to cross over
21
Dinh
meaning 'to keep' or 'steady'.
22
Dat
to achieve, to be successful
23
Dzuy
The one who is skilled or able.
24
Fon
to bloom or to prosper
25
Giam
Variant of the name Giám, meaning 'the leader' or 'to manage'
26
Hung
brave, heroic, strong
27
Huỳnh
descendant of an ancient noble family
28
Hoang
Flourishing
29
Huynh
a common surname meaning 'descendant of a learned person'.
30
Huy
Vietnamese
31
Ho
Peace, river or lake
32
Hiep
to unite, harmony
33
Hing
a type of herb, or a sound made when expressing surprise.
34
Hoan
good; peaceful
35
Hoai
Vietnamese
36
Khai
pertaining to victory
37
Kevinkhang
Vietnamese
38
Khoi
Meaning 'the water lily'.
39
Koy
the name means 'girl' or 'young woman'
40
Kyhiem
knowledgeable
41
Khiem
Vietnamese
42
Kiet
morning; dawn
43
Kha
a leaf
44
Kien
strong, healthy, or intelligent
45
Khi
wisdom, intelligence
46
Khoen
Vietnamese
47
Khoa
knowledge, science
48
Khuong
Vietnamese
49
Khyng
A name implying strength and leadership
50
Khang
strong
51
Lam
A name meaning 'forest'.
52
Luong
Vietnamese
53
LeQuan
Meaning 'spring garden'.
54
Loc
meaning 'to stand or rise'
55
Liem
A traditional Vietnamese name often associated with strength and resilience.
56
Luu
To be skillful or proficient.
57
Minhquan
Vietnamese
58
Mon
literary
59
Minhtri
A combination name, where 'Minh' means 'bright' or 'intelligent' and 'Tri' means 'wisdom'.
60
Minh
Bright, intelligent
61
Nang
Conquer or win
62
Nhan
Angelic or heavenly
63
Nhut
Deity, God
64
Nha
a term of endearment or a diminutive form
65
Nam
man, male, or brave
66
Nhat
the first
67
Oc
a place where water gathers
68
Phi
Vietnamese
69
Phuc
happiness, good fortune
70
Phuoc
Blessing or good fortune.
71
Phong
calm; serene
72
Phu
Prosperous
73
Phat
Vietnamese
74
Quoc
Vietnamese
75
Quang
clear
76
Quy
Vietnamese
77
Raking
To harvest or gather
78
Sinh
Sinh means 'to be born'.
79
Sao
meaning 'to shine' or 'to rise'
80
Son
descendant
81
Siul
Vietnamese
82
Tra
to return or to come back
83
Tuan
suitable, proper
84
Than
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
85
Thong
to bring or lead
86
Tho
The dawn, morning light
87
Tinh
Means 'clear, bright' or 'intelligent'.
88
Thach
Sky
89
Tung
stability, solid
90
Truong
Vietnamese
91
Trieu
Additionally or added
92
Thien
Vietnamese
93
Thang
to rise, to succeed
94
Tin
Croatian short form of MARTIN, AUGUSTIN, and other names ending in tin.
95
Thaison
The one who brings peace and harmony.
96
Toan
Complete or accomplished
97
Thanhphong
The name combines 'Thanh' meaning 'pure' or 'clear' and 'Phong' which means 'wind' or 'breeze'.
98
Thienlong
dragon from heaven
99
Trong
inherent, deep
100
Thuan
Gentle, peaceful
101
Trai
Vietnamese
102
Tri
Three
103
Ton
brave
104
Va
brave, wise
105
Viet
Vietnamese
106
Vong
Surprising, unexpected
107
Vu
A common Vietnamese name that can mean 'knowledge' or 'to carry'
108
Van
river
109
Vinh
eternal, forever
110
Vien
peaceful

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Vietnam Unisex Names

26 gender-neutral names of Vietnam origin — showing top 26

1
Anh
peaceful, calm, gentle; or comforting
2
Chau
to be bright, moon
3
Diep
deep, profound
4
Dung
Vietnamese
5
Giang
river
6
Hien
The name Hien can mean 'gentle', 'peaceful', or 'kind'.
7
Hue
Vietnamese
8
Hoa
Flower
9
Hau
Means 'flower'.
10
Khanh
Fair, beautiful
11
Loi
Vietnamese
12
Le
Vietnamese
13
Luan
Moon; Lion
14
Ly
a type of lily
15
Man
Vietnamese
16
Nguyen
Vietnamese
17
Nghi
thoughtful; meaningful
18
Phuong
fragrance, phoenix, direction
19
Tran
A beloved name with deep roots
20
Tuong
A name associated with a sense of longevity or timelessness.
21
Thuong
Love; affection
22
Thao
Wise, intelligent
23
Tu
peaceful, gentle
24
Thienan
Heavenly peace
25
Tien
fairy
26
Xong
to live; blossoming; flourishing

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