Nguyen

Origin, source

GenderBoyOriginVietnameseSay itNWINPopularityCommon
Pronounced NWIN

About the name Nguyen

Nguyen means origin or source and is most famous as Vietnam's most common surname, though it's occasionally used as a given name. It carries deep cultural roots.

Rooted, dignified, and quietly historic in presence.

Fun fact

Nguyễn is the surname of nearly 40% of Vietnam's population, tracing back to the last ruling dynasty.

Variations

NguyễnNguyen PhucKim Nguyen

Famous people named Nguyen

  • Nguyễn Ánh / Gia Long (founding emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty)

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