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Surname meaningNguyen
“From a ruling dynasty name”
OriginVietnamese
TypeClan name
First letterN
Where the name Nguyen comes from
Nguyen is a surname of Vietnamese origin. It is classed as clan name, meaning “from a ruling dynasty name.” Shared by a large share of people of Vietnamese descent.
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