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Nguyen

NYWUHN

Nguyen (name) means a Vietnamese surname, the most common family name in Vietnam, historically linked to the Nguyễn dynasty. Example: “Nguyen is among the most common surnames among Vietnamese Americans.”

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A Vietnamese surname, the most common family name in Vietnam, historically linked to the Nguyễn dynasty.
"Nguyen is among the most common surnames among Vietnamese Americans."

Word forms

Nguyens plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Vietnamese Nguyễn.

Rhymes for Nguyen

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nguyen” mean?

The word “Nguyen” means a Vietnamese surname, the most common family name in Vietnam, historically linked to the Nguyễn dynasty.

How do you pronounce “Nguyen”?

“Nguyen” is pronounced NYWUHN (/nuˈjɛn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nguyen” in a sentence?

Here is “Nguyen” used in a sentence: “Nguyen is among the most common surnames among Vietnamese Americans.”

What part of speech is “Nguyen”?

“Nguyen” is a name.

Is “Nguyen” a common word?

“Nguyen” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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