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The baby name Duyen is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Northern: /zwiən/ (approx. 'zween'); Southern: /jwiən/ (approx. 'yween').

Duyen is Vietnamese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Vietnamese
Pronunciation: Northern: /zwiən/ (approx. 'zween'); Southern: /jwiən/ (approx. 'yween')

What is the meaning of the name Duyen ?

The baby name Duyen is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Northern: /zwiən/ (approx. 'zween'); Southern: /jwiən/ (approx. 'yween').

Duyen is Vietnamese in Origin.

Duyen (Vietnamese Duyên) is a Vietnamese given name rooted in the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chinese character 緣 (yuán), signifying fate, predestined affinity, and by extension charm or grace. In Vietnamese culture it evokes concepts like duyên phận (karmic destiny in relationships) and hữu duyên (serendipitous affinity). Predominantly feminine as a standalone name, it can be unisex in compounds (e.g., Hữu Duyên). Common forms include the fully accented Duyên and the diaspora-friendly Duyen; popular compound variants include Kim Duyên, Ngọc Duyên, and Thúy Duyên.

Used in folk poetry, proverbs, and modern literature, Duyên gained broad popularity in the 20th century and remains familiar in Vietnam and among overseas communities. It is cognate in meaning to Chinese name elements Yuan (缘/緣), Korean Yeon (연, 緣), and the Japanese concept en (縁). Parents choose Duyen to wish a life marked by fortunate encounters, social grace, and harmonious bonds.

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Duyen – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MO Girls 0 #197 55 7,056
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
SG Girls 0 #557 30 18,916
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
Germany Girls 0 #815 24 4,949
SA Girls 0 #906 30 25,931
United States Girls 2005 #919 6 9,844
MY Girls 0 #940 55 24,821
NL Girls 0 #941 15 5,933
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Duyen is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
CN
CY
CZ

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People also ask about Duyen

Duyen is predominantly a girl's name.
Duyen is a one syllable name, pronounced Northern: /zwiən/ (approx. 'zween'); Southern: /jwiən/ (approx. 'yween').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Duyên and Duyen.
Somewhat — Duyen ranked #919 in United States in 2005, placing it just outside the most common names.