Yen
Sino-Vietnamese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Yen
Yen is a Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "swallow" (燕), symbolizing grace and freedom, though it can also derive from Chinese characters meaning "beautiful" or "peaceful" depending on the written form.
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Etymology
Yen is a Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "swallow" (燕), symbolizing grace and freedom, though it can also derive from Chinese characters meaning "beautiful" or "peaceful" depending on the written form. The name is primarily used in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures, with historical roots in East Asian naming traditions where animal and nature-based names carry symbolic significance.
Yen currently ranks #17,671 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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