Vy
Vietnamese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Vy
The name 'Vy' is a Vietnamese given name meaning "clever" or "sharp," derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 薇 (vi) meaning "rose" or "elegant," though it also functions as a short form of names like Vyvyan.
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Etymology
The name 'Vy' is a Vietnamese given name meaning "clever" or "sharp," derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 薇 (vi) meaning "rose" or "elegant," though it also functions as a short form of names like Vyvyan. It is primarily used in Vietnamese culture, with no specific religious association, and has no notable historical context beyond modern usage in Vietnam.
Vy currently ranks #5,712 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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