Huyen
Fact sheet
- Name
- Huyen
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The first name Huyen (Huyền) has its roots in Vietnamese. Its meaning can be translated as 'the black gemstone,' which indicates a deep black color, or also as 'the black diamond.'
What does the name Huyen mean?
The name Huyen (Huyền) comes from Vietnamese and literally means 'the black gemstone' with a reflective black color or also 'the black diamond.' Another possible interpretation is 'the starry night.' The origin of the name lies in the Vietnamese word huyền (玄), which means 'black' and 'mysterious.' Alternatively, the name can also be derived from huyên, which means 'happiness' or 'contentment,' and in this case, it would mean 'the joyful one.'
Where does the name Huyen come from?
Huyen is a feminine name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'the black gemstone.' The etymology consists of huyền (玄) for 'black' and 'mysterious' as well as huyên for 'happiness' and 'contentment.' The language is Vietnamese.
How do you pronounce Huyen?
Huyen is pronounced approximately like 'Hü-jen.'
Popularity
In Germany, Huyen is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 1,573rd place. In the last ten years, Huyen has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,479th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,689th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hui / Hun / Huy / Hü / Yen
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Huyen
Where does the name Huyen come from?
Huyen is a feminine name of Vietnamese origin.
What does the name Huyen mean?
The name Huyen literally means 'the black gemstone' or 'the starry night' and can also be associated with 'happiness' or 'contentment.'
How popular is the name Huyen?
The popularity of the name Huyen varies, but it is primarily common in Vietnam and is gaining recognition in international communities.