Qui
Vietnamese · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Qui
"Qui" is a Vietnamese name meaning "precious" or "valuable," derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root referring to something of worth or rarity.
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Etymology
"Qui" is a Vietnamese name meaning "precious" or "valuable," derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root referring to something of worth or rarity. It is primarily used in Vietnamese culture and has no specific religious affiliation, though it reflects traditional Vietnamese naming practices influenced by Chinese linguistic traditions.
Qui currently ranks #9,467 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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