Kieu
Chinese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kieu
Kieu is a Vietnamese given name derived from Chinese characters, most commonly written as 翹 (meaning "to raise" or "to stand tall") or 橋 (meaning "bridge"), reflecting qualities of elevation or connection.
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Etymology
Kieu is a Vietnamese given name derived from Chinese characters, most commonly written as 翹 (meaning "to raise" or "to stand tall") or 橋 (meaning "bridge"), reflecting qualities of elevation or connection. The name is primarily used in Vietnamese culture and among Vietnamese diaspora communities, with historical significance in Vietnamese literature, most notably as the name of the protagonist in Nguyễn Du's 18th-century epic poem "The Tale of Kieu" (Truyện Kiều).
Kieu currently ranks #16,854 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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