At a Glance
- Origin
- Vietnamese (origin disputed)
- Pronunciation
- sy-GAHN
Saigon is a Vietnamese (origin disputed) name. It appears in our list of 225+ City Names for Babies With a World-Traveler Soul.
Meaning & Origin of Saigon
Origin: Vietnamese (origin disputed).
A common claim: Often said to come from the Khmer phrase 'Prey Nôkôr,' meaning 'forest city.' Actually: This is one of several competing theories, not a settled fact -- the name's true origin has never been conclusively established.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Saigon
sy-GAHNIPA /saɪˈɡɒn/
Popularity of Saigon
Saigon doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Saigon
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