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Veasna
Pronounced vee-AHS-nuh /viˈɑːsnə/Low
Meaning: Veasna is a Cambodian name from Khmer, commonly understood to mean 'destiny,' 'fate,' or 'good fortune.' It is given to boys as a hopeful wish for a favorable life path.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Veasna comes from Khmer, the language of Cambodia, where it is understood to mean 'destiny,' 'fate,' or 'good fortune' and is given as a hopeful wish for a child's life. The name reached the United States with Cambodian refugee families in the late nineteen-seventies and early eighties, which is why its American record begins so suddenly around that time.
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its brief peak around 1982. As a heritage name it stays meaningful within Cambodian American communities rather than the wider public.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Veasna mean?
In Khmer it means 'destiny,' 'fate,' or 'good fortune,' given as a hopeful wish for a child's life.
How do you pronounce Veasna?
It is said vee-AHS-nuh /viˈɑːsnə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.
Is Veasna a boy or girl name?
Veasna is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Veasna?
It has always been rare in the United States, appearing mainly with Cambodian families from around the early nineteen-eighties.