Respectful, filial piety, or dutiful
Hieu is a common Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word for filial piety. It represents one of the most important virtues in Confucian ethics, emphasizing respect and duty toward one's parents and ancestors.
About 9 boys were named Hieu in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Governor of South Australia
Award-winning Vietnamese-American poet
