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Ngo
ngoh
Ngo (name) means a Vietnamese surname, one of the most common family names in Vietnam. Example: “Ngo Dinh Diem was the first president of South Vietnam.”
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A Vietnamese surname, one of the most common family names in Vietnam.
"Ngo Dinh Diem was the first president of South Vietnam."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ngos
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_____ Dinh Diem was the first president of South Vietnam.
Etymology
Borrowed from Vietnamese Ngô, from Hokkien 吳 /吴 (Ngô͘).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Ngo” mean?
The word “Ngo” means a Vietnamese surname, one of the most common family names in Vietnam.
How do you pronounce “Ngo”?
“Ngo” is pronounced ngoh (/(ə)ŋoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ngo” in a sentence?
Here is “Ngo” used in a sentence: “Ngo Dinh Diem was the first president of South Vietnam.”
What part of speech is “Ngo”?
“Ngo” is a name.
Is “Ngo” a common word?
“Ngo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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