What origin is the name Hùng?

Hùng comes from Vietnamese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Hùng?

Names from the same vietnamese tradition pair naturally with Hùng — for example Dung, Giang, Long. You can browse more on our vietnamese names page.

Hùng

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hùng

Hùng

Boy

Vietnamese

1 syllable

Hùng is a Vietnamese boy's name meaning "Vietnamese name meaning heroic or powerful.".

Parents who choose Hùng pick a boy name from the Vietnamese tradition, meaning "Vietnamese name meaning heroic or powerful.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Vietnamese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Vietnamese name meaning heroic or powerful.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Hùng

What does Hùng mean?

Hùng is a boy name of Vietnamese origin meaning "Vietnamese name meaning heroic or powerful.".

How popular is Hùng?

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Sister names that go with Hùng

Dung Giang Long Liên Phúc Sáng

How to say Hùng

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Hùng.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Hùng

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Victoria — "A name of Latin origin commonly used in India, meaning victory and triumphant success." (Latin)
Samuel — "A biblical name widely used in Tamil Nadu meaning God has heard or name of God." (Hebrew)