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Huong
Pronounced HWUNG /ΛhwΚΕ/Medium
Meaning: Huong is the Vietnamese name Huong, meaning 'fragrance' or 'scent', a traditional and popular girls' name in Vietnam.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Huong is a traditional Vietnamese girls' name meaning 'fragrance' or 'scent', long popular in Vietnam both alone and in compound names such as Thu Huong. In Vietnamese it carries tone marks that shape its exact sound; in American use it is written plainly as Huong.
In the United States the name is closely tied to the Vietnamese-American community, appearing chiefly from the late 1970s as refugees and immigrants settled, and cresting around 1982. It remains a heritage name, most familiar within Vietnamese families rather than in the wider culture.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Huong mean?
Huong is a Vietnamese name meaning 'fragrance' or 'scent'.
How do you pronounce Huong?
It's said HWUNG /hwΚΕ/ β one syllable.
Is Huong a boy or girl name?
Huong is used as a girl's name in Vietnamese families.
How popular is Huong?
Huong is an uncommon heritage name in the U.S., familiar mainly in the Vietnamese-American community.