Graceful, beautiful, or beloved
Kieu is a traditional Vietnamese name that translates to 'graceful' or 'beautiful.' It is most famously associated with the 19th-century epic poem 'The Tale of Kieu' by Nguyen Du, which is considered the most significant work of Vietnamese literature. The name carries a sense of literary elegance and cultural depth.
Less common today
Kieu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,472 in 1993.
The protagonist of the national epic poem 'The Tale of Kieu' · The Tale of Kieu
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
