Nguyen

Nguyen Meaning & Origin

About Nguyen
The name "Nguyen" is of Vietnamese origin and is one of the most common surnames in Vietnam. It is derived from the Chinese surname "Ruan" and signifies the individual's ancestral roots in the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from the 19th century until the early 20th century. The name carries historical and cultural significance, representing a connection to the country's imperial past and often symbolizing prestige and honor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nguyen are male.

Nguyen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW0 Y EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/nuˈjɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nguyen in Braille

Here's how to represent Nguyen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nguyen in braille

How to Spell the Name Nguyen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nguyen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nguyen in sign language

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