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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Flower (from a Chinese root, 華, whose core literary sense is 'flower, splendid')
- Origin
- Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HWAH
Hoa (HWAH) is a Vietnamese girl's name that means "flower." It comes from the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chinese character 華, whose core literary sense is "flower, splendid." With its outdoorsy, nature-inspired and worldly feel, it suits parents who want a short name with a garden in it.
Meaning & Origin of Hoa
Meaning: Flower (from a Chinese root, 華, whose core literary sense is 'flower, splendid').
Origin: Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hoa
HWAHIPA /ˈhwɑː/
Popularity of Hoa
In the U.S. Social Security data, Hoa peaked at #2368 in 1982, with 21 baby girls given the name that year. By 2004, the last year in the data, it had slipped to #12018 with a count of 5.
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FAQ
What does the name Hoa mean?
Flower (from a Chinese root, 華, whose core literary sense is ‘flower, splendid’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hoa?
Hoa is pronounced HWAH (IPA: /ˈhwɑː/).
Is Hoa a popular name right now?
Hoa peaked at #2368 in 1982 and is ranked #12018 as of 2004. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2004.)
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