Meaning: Jade; precious stone
The story
Ngọc is a Vietnamese given name with the Sino-Vietnamese root 玉, meaning jade or precious stone. Its meaning comes from the Vietnamese reading of the character, rather than an English interpretation of its sound.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Classic
- Short
Origins
Ngọc comes from Vietnamese.
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