Choosing a Vietnamese name for your baby girl is a great way to remind her of her roots if one or both parents are Vietnamese. If you’re not Vietnamese, take extra care to understand the meaning and any religious or cultural ties the name might carry if you borrow a name from the culture.
Many Vietnamese girl names are associated with nature. The name Hoa means “like a flower,” and Huong means “pink rose.” These are elegant names that would be perfect if you want your child’s name to appreciate nature.
If you’d prefer your daughter’s name to reflect the type of person she’ll become, consider the name Yen, meaning “woman of peace,” or Linh, “spiritual woman.” The name Thi means “poetic.” Names don’t guarantee specific outcomes, but they can serve as wishes for a bright future.
If you’d prefer a less elegant name for your daughter, consider the name Long, which means “dragon.” Dragons are thought of as fierce and mighty creatures, which are empowering traits to wish for your daughter to have.
If you’re in the United States and want a Vietnamese name that will sound a bit more common in the country, consider the name Kim. This name is versatile and is found in several cultures. Its Vietnamese meaning is “golden,” but it also means “gold” in Korean and “Cyneburg’s field” in Old English.
Am
Meaning: Female moon or female associated with the moon
Origin: Vietnamese
An
Meaning: Peace and safety
Origin: Vietnamese
Bian
Meaning: Secretive
Origin: Vietnamese
Binh
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Vietnamese
Cais
Meaning: Rejoicing person
Origin: Vietnamese
Cam
Meaning: Orange (the fruit) or a mountain sunset
Origin: Vietnamese
Canh
Meaning: Scenery
Origin: Vietnamese
Cara
Meaning: Precious jewel
Origin: Vietnamese
Chau
Meaning: Pearls
Origin: Vietnamese
Chi
Meaning: Tree branch
Origin: Vietnamese
Dao
Meaning: Peach blossom flower
Origin: Vietnamese
Diep
Meaning: Nature lover
Origin: Vietnamese
Dung
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Vietnamese
Duyen
Meaning: A graceful, charming woman
Origin: Vietnamese
Giang
Meaning: River
Origin: Vietnamese
Hanh
Meaning: Beautiful and moral
Origin: Vietnamese
Hien
Meaning: Gentle and quiet
Origin: Vietnamese
Hoa
Meaning: Like a flower
Origin: Vietnamese
Hong
Meaning: Rose (color) or pink
Origin: Vietnamese
Huong
Meaning: Pink rose
Origin: Vietnamese
Khuyen
Meaning: Give advice
Origin: Vietnamese
Kim
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Vietnamese
Lang
Meaning: Sweet potato
Origin: Vietnamese
Linh
Meaning: Spiritual woman
Origin: Vietnamese
Long
Meaning: Dragon
Origin: Vietnamese
Mai
Meaning: Cherry or apricot blossom or plum flower
Origin: Vietnamese
Minh
Meaning: Clever, intelligent person
Origin: Vietnamese
Mychau
Meaning: Great
Origin: Vietnamese
Nguyen
Meaning: Sleep
Origin: Vietnamese
Nhi
Meaning: Tiny one
Origin: Vietnamese
Nhu
Meaning: Gentle, peaceful
Origin: Vietnamese
Ping
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Vietnamese
Quang
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Vietnamese
Quyen
Meaning: Bird
Origin: Vietnamese
Sang
Meaning: From the nobility
Origin: Vietnamese
Sen
Meaning: Lotus, also a symbol of purity
Origin: Vietnamese
Suong
Meaning: Fog
Origin: Vietnamese
Tai
Meaning: Talented, prosperous
Origin: Vietnamese
Tam
Meaning: Heart
Origin: Vietnamese
Tham
Meaning: Graceful, discrete woman
Origin: Vietnamese
Thang
Meaning: Victorious
Origin: Vietnamese
Thao
Meaning: Kind and sweet, obedient to parents
Origin: Vietnamese
Thi
Meaning: Poetic
Origin: Vietnamese
Thom
Meaning: Smelling sweet or pineapple
Origin: Vietnamese
Trang
Meaning: Intelligent or serious
Origin: Vietnamese
Trieu
Meaning: A small wave or the tide
Origin: Vietnamese
Truc
Meaning: Wish
Origin: Vietnamese
Vinh
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Vietnamese
Xuân
Meaning: Spring
Origin: Vietnamese
Yen
Meaning: Woman of peace
Origin: Vietnamese
