In Cambodia, girls are traditionally given names associated with beauty, while boys are given names related to different virtues. Even though this isn’t the case 100% of the time, it’s still a custom that has created dozens of truly beautiful names for boys and girls alike.
A popular Cambodian boy’s name is Rangsey, which means ‘seven colors,’ and is a likely allusion to the rainbow. While this isn’t a name inspired by a virtue, per se, it’s still a brilliant moniker that would fit the little one who colors your world quite well. Like most of the other names on our list here, though, it’s yet to make any top baby name list here.
Two unisex names we love are Vanna and Kiri. The former is also inspired by color, meaning ‘golden’ and ‘golden-colored,’ while the latter simply means ‘mountain summit.’ Interestingly, both names appear in a number of other cultures as well: Vanna is also a common Hebrew, Russian, and Scottish name (where it means ‘God’s grace’), while Kiri is a popular Maori name meaning ‘skin,’ ‘bark,’ or ‘rind.’
We’ve got plenty more beautiful Cambodian baby names on our list below, complete with their deeply-rooted meanings and any other additional information you might find interesting. Read on to learn more about them.
Achariya
Meaning: One who is wonderful and marvelous
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Anchaly
Meaning: Cambodian word for hand
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Arunny
Meaning: The morning sun
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Atith
Meaning: Sunny day or Sunday
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Boran
Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Borey
Meaning: Country or great city
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Botum
Meaning: A princess
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Boupha
Meaning: Like a flower
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Bourey
Meaning: Country or great city
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Bunroeun
Meaning: Country
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Champei
Meaning: Frangipani flowers
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Chamroeun
Meaning: Prosperity and success
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Chankrisna
Meaning: A sweet-smelling tree
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Chanlina
Meaning: Moonlight
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Chanmony
Meaning: One who shines like moon
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Channary
Meaning: Face resembling the Moon
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Chanthavy
Meaning: A girl as beautiful as the moon
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Chanthou
Meaning: A flower found in Cambodia
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Chanvatey
Meaning: A scholar or educated person
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Charaya
Meaning: The one who is blue and pink color
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Charya
Meaning: A man of good character
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Daevy
Meaning: Angel
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Darany
Meaning: Star
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Darareaksmey
Meaning: A bright star
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Jorani
Meaning: A radiant jewel
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Kaliyanei
Meaning: Beautiful and lovely woman
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Kanleakhana
Meaning: A woman of character
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Kannareth
Meaning: A beautiful quality
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Kesor
Meaning: A heavenly woman
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Kiry
Meaning: Mountain
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Leakena
Meaning: Characteristic and quality
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Leap
Meaning: Good fortune, success
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Meaker
Meaning: Greatest
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Montha
Meaning: A charming man
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Neary
Meaning: A gentle girl
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Nimith
Meaning: Transformation
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Peou
Meaning: The youngest daughter in the family
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Pich
Meaning: Diamond
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Ponleak
Meaning: Strength and endurance
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Ponlok
Meaning: Darling or dear
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy/Girl
Rachany
Meaning: Night
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Rangsei
Meaning: Ray of light
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Rathana
Meaning: Precious stones, jewels
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Reach
Meaning: A beautiful woman
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Sakngea
Meaning: Greatness
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Sambath
Meaning: Great wealth or fortune
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Sangha
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Savady
Meaning: Thai greeting
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
Sokhem
Meaning: Hope
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Boy
Tevy
Meaning: An angel
Origin: Cambodian
Gender: Girl
