Nguyen
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.”
Word forms
Nguyens plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Vietnamese Nguyễn.
Rhymes for Nguyen
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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.