Southeast Asian baby names
Names tagged with “Southeast Asian” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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15 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Keomani
Celtic
76From Lao meaning 'good heart' or 'virtuous soul', combining keo (jewel/precious) and mani (mind/heart). Modern cross-cultural blend.
- Vung
English
74Vietnamese name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to historical or regional significance in Southeast Asian naming traditions
- Athieng
African
70A Southeast Asian name of Cambodian origin, likely derived from Khmer roots with connections to traditional naming practices in the region.
- Kaijai
Celtic
70From Thai 'kai' (chicken) and 'jai' (heart/spirit). May also reflect Khmer influences in Southeast Asian naming traditions.
- Nareth
English
70From Khmer, a traditional Cambodian name often given to girls, reflecting Southeast Asian naming conventions
- Zurina
Arabic
42From Arabic 'zuhr' meaning 'flower' or 'blooming'. Popular in Southeast Asia as a feminine name conveying beauty and flourishing.
- Phuc
English
42Common Vietnamese given name, typically used for boys. The name carries traditional significance in Vietnamese culture.
- Atong
African
42A name of Southeast Asian origin, Atong carries warmth and cultural significance in Malay-speaking communities, often used as an affectionate or familial name.
- Sovanna
English
42From Khmer origin, traditionally used in Cambodia. The name carries grace and cultural significance in Southeast Asian naming traditions.
- Naly
Celtic
42From Thai origins, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. A modern name with Southeast Asian roots gaining recognition in Western contexts.
- Chariya
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'grace' or 'charm', used throughout Southeast Asian cultures with elegant, feminine associations
- Khing
English
42From Thai origins, the name Khing carries cultural significance in Southeast Asian naming traditions and may relate to concepts of strength or natural elements.
- Malay
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'intoxicating' or 'dark'; also refers to the Malay people and language of Southeast Asia, evoking warmth and cultural richness
- Soriya
Sanskrit
40From Sanskrit 'surya' meaning 'sun', popular in Southeast Asian cultures where it signifies light and divine radiance
- Nang
English
10Thai name with soft, consonant-final sound; meaning varies by tone marking in Thai script
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
