103 Vietnamese Baby Names From The Land Of Ascending Dragon

Vietnamese baby names have a chic sound and are backed by deep meanings, often leaving the one spelling them in awe. Delving deeper into this majestic land, we explore a comprehensive list of names derived from the tropical paradise.
Vietnam, the nation of dragons, doesn’t just boast of scenic mountains, hills, beaches, tropical forests, and delicious cuisine. It also offers beautiful and unusual baby names. Vietnamese baby names are highly positive and uplifting. They may appear similar to the Korean, Japanese, and Chinese names, but that’s untrue. The Vietnamese language is tonal, which means the spelling may be the same, but the tone is entirely different.
The female Vietnamese names are flowery and graceful and refer to the mythical creatures or desired attributes of a woman. Some alluring, nature-inspired female Vietnamese choices include Diep meaning ‘The lover of nature,’ and Huong meaning ‘scent of the flower.’
Vietnamese baby boy names represent the strength of character, morality, and intelligence. Some charming Vietnamese baby boy names include Tuan, signifying ‘intelligence,’ Binh meaning ‘peaceful,’ and Dhin, denoting ‘A calm and suitable person’ or ‘Liberal.’
In some cases, names are combined to create a unique name. As for the convention, Vietnamese personal names are used in this order and consist of three parts - family name, middle name, and given name. Children can be referred to by their complete name, the first name, or the hierarchic pronoun. If the family names are too common, the child should be referred to by their middle name along with the given name. To help you narrow down the search, we have compiled a list of Vietnamese baby girl and boy names with meanings. The names are arranged alphabetically and according to gender for better readability and navigation. Have a look!

Name		Gender	Meaning
Teo		Boy	Gift of God
Khuong		Boy	To offer help
Thien		Boy	He who is smooth
Vy		Unisex	To spread out
Khoa		Unisex	Intelligent, industrious, diligent
Khoi		Boy	The one who is not available
Nam		Boy	Possessing manly qualities
Thuy		Boy	A friendly man
Hai		Girl	Alive; The living ocean; Sea
Hoai		Boy	Always, Eternal; Immortal
Ho		Boy	Good
Linh		Girl	Soul; Spirit
Huy		Boy	Glorious; Radiant as sunlight
Lieu		Girl	A Willow Tree
Dung		Boy	A brave and compassionate being
Hong		Boy	Rainbow; Enlarge; Wild Swan
Chuong		Boy	Chapter; a part of a whole story
Viet		Unisex	Warrior; Victorious
Duy		Boy	One who can save the world
Nhi		Girl	The small one or the tiny one
Hieu		Boy	Respected; Admired; A variant of Hyew
Lam		Boy	Forest
Phong		Boy	Of the wind
Dinh		Boy	A calm person; Stable and peace-loving
Cuong		Boy	Flourishing; Healthy
Danh		Boy	One who cannot be explained; famous
Loc		Boy	One whose character is as gentle as a flower bud
Tuan		Boy	Intelligent
Quynh		Girl	Enigmatic, ethereal, mysterious
Twan		Boy	Smart; Brainy
Vu		Unisex	Clear, Visionary
Tu		Boy	Person who learns quickly; Intelligent
Diep		Girl	The lover of nature
Bach		Boy	One who lives by the stream
Hue		Girl	Hue and cry
Hoa		Girl	Flower
Dat		Boy	An accomplished individual
Hoang		Boy	A mythical bird; Phoenix
Phuoc		Boy	Blessing; Luck; Fortune; A variant is Phuc
Suong		Girl	She is like a fog
Duc		Boy	Virtuous and noble being; fortunate
Ti		Girl	From the land of Eoghan
Hung		Boy	brave
Hanh		Girl	Upright; Apricot tree; Happiness
Trinh		Girl	One who is pure, virtuous, and virgin
Ngoc		Girl	Valuable gemstone; Expensive diamond
Nguyen		Boy	Derivation; Beginning; Foundation; Source; Cause
Quang		Boy	A bright; Clear one
Phuc		Boy	Blessing; Luck; Fortune; A variant is Phuoc
Tin		Boy	A Saint; A thinker
Thuan		Boy	He who is tamed
Thanh		Girl	Sound; Voice; Green; Young
Nhu		Girl	Soft; Mild; Harmony; Passive; Concord
Duyen		Girl	A charming and graceful person
Nguyet		Girl	The goddess of moon or the lady of the new moon
Ha		Girl	Kiss Of Life; Sunshine; Warmth
Trang		Girl	An intelligent or a serious person
Tuyen		Girl	Archangel; Messenger
Kieu		Girl	To be pretty
Lan		Girl	From Chinese orchid and mountain mist
Huyen		Girl	Jet black
Tuyet		Girl	A girl whose complexion is fair like snowflakes
Thang		Girl	Victorious one
Tien		Girl	A fairy
Nhung		Girl	Look a lot like velvet
Huong		Girl	Scent of the flower
Thi		Girl	A single woman
Hien		Girl	Gentle; Nice; Quiet; Persevering
Tran		Unisex	Peaceful, calm, serene
Hang		Girl	Full moon angel
An		Unisex	The one who is gracious and satisfying
Bao		Unisex	Jewel; Treasure; Precious
Bian		Girl	Secretive
Bien		Boy	Ocean; Sea
Binh		Unisex	Level; Even; Peaceful
Bu		Boy	He who is a leader
Buu		Boy	Chief
Cais		Unisex	Rejoicing individual
Canh		Boy	The endlessness of the environment
Cuc		Girl	A flower called Chysanthemum
Dhin		Boy	A calm and suitable person; liberal
Dinesha		Boy	A stable and calm individual
Duoaud		Boy	A male; Virile individual
Gya		Boy	To be a part of the family
Heiu		Boy	Respectful; Honorable
Huca		Boy	Hang up and call Again
Khuyen		Unisex	To give advice
Lanh		Boy	Good; Gentle; The favorable one
Lap		Boy	An independent and self-sufficient person
Minh		Unisex	A bright person; Intelligent one; A clever person
Nien		Boy	Little saint
Sen		Girl	Magical forest elf; Lotus flower
Tham		Girl	She who has discreet grace
Tho		Girl	She who has a long life
Thuc		Boy	He who is aware
Thuong		Unisex	One who loves tenderly
Thuyet		Boy	A theory
Trieu		Unisex	A tide or a small wave
Anh		Unisex	Flower; Brave; Hero
Giang		Boy	River; Source

Infographic: Vibrant Vietnamese Baby Names

Vietnam is a land of rich culture and heritage, best known for its cuisine, vibrant colors, bustling cities, and pristine nature. Vietnamese names are unique sounding and are usually accompanied by beautiful meanings that are bound to have a lasting positive impact on your little one’s future and personality. We compiled Vietnamese names and their unique and beautiful meanings.

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