Ngoc

From Sino-Vietnamese 玉, meaning 'jade' or 'precious stone.' Jade is the most treasured gem in Vietnamese and East Asian culture, symbolising purity, moral virtue, and imperial power. Naming a daughter Ngọc expresses that she is as precious and flawless as jade. The name is common across all regions of Vietnam and is frequently used as a second element in compound names such as Bảo Ngọc (precious jade) or Ngọc Anh (jade glory).