What origin is the name Tây?

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

What are good sister names for Tây?

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

Tây

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tây

Tây

Boy

Vietnamese

1 syllable

Tây is a Vietnamese boy's name meaning "The Vietnamese word for the West or the Western direction.".

The meaning of Tây is "The Vietnamese word for the West or the Western direction." — a boy name of Vietnamese origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Vietnamese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The Vietnamese word for the West or the Western direction.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Tây

What does Tây mean?

Tây is a boy name of Vietnamese origin meaning "The Vietnamese word for the West or the Western direction.".

How popular is Tây?

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Sister names that go with Tây

Dung Giang Long Liên Phúc Sáng

How to say Tây

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Tây.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Tây

Tây means "The Vietnamese word for the West or the Western direction." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Sarah — "Sarah comes from the Hebrew word for 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. Sarah is Abraham's wife in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Skylar — "Skylar is a spelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning 'scholar'. It is also linked to the English word sky." (Dutch)