For Vietnamese boys, chosen names often signify upright character or enduring strength, such as Quang (“bright”) or Duc (“virtue”). Tonal inflections ensure each name resonates uniquely in a musical language. The emphasis on family and respect pervades, reflecting Confucian legacies. Parents who embrace these names gift a son with a purposeful identity, one that knits together Vietnam’s storied past and its forward-looking, entrepreneurial spirit.

Dang -

Faction

Dangkhoa -

Worthy

Dat -

To achieve

Diem -

Diem is a name often chosen for its simplicity and elegance, symbolizing the beauty of time and the importance of each day. While associated with Vietnamese culture, its appeal has grown across various backgrounds due to its unique origin and meaningful nature.

Duc -

Virtue

Duy -

Save

Hao -

Good

Hien -

Decent

Hieu -

Respected

Hung -

Brave or heroic

Huy -

Glory

Khanh -

Blessed

Khi -

A large fine

Khoa -

Milk

Khoi -

Of khoi is not clearly defined in the provided sources

Kiet -

Is not provided in the available evidence

Minh -

Bright

Nam -

South

Nguyen -

Victory

Nhan -

Benevolent

Phong -

Wind

Phu -

Related to cultivation or growth

Quan -

Authority and power

Quang -

A variant of the Vietnamese word for

Tai -

Talent or ability

Thang -

Of the name thang varies depending on its origins

Thanh -

Clear

Thien -

Heaven

Thienan -

Of the name origin.

Trai -

Boy

Tri -

Intelligent

Troi -

Three

Trung -

Medium in vietnamese

Tuan -

Handsome

Van -

From

Viet -

People

Vinh -

Glory

Vu -

To awaken

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