Light or silk
In Hmong culture, Nou is a traditional name often given to girls, representing light or the preciousness of silk. It is frequently used as a prefix in compound names or as a standalone name to signify brightness and beauty.
Less common today
Nou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,338 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hmong-American actress and filmmaker
