Giáp

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Giáp is a Vietnamese name that means "armor" or "shell." It is often given to boys born in the year of the Giáp Tý (Armor Rat) in the Vietnamese zodiac.
Pronunciation
The name Giáp is pronounced as "Zi-up" with a rising tone on the first syllable (zí-up).
YAP
ZAP,
Popularity
The name Giáp is not very common outside of Vietnam and is relatively unknown in other parts of the world, including the United States.

cartoon of the name Giáp
Cartoon of Giáp

Giáp Name meanings & History

Giáp is a Vietnamese name that means "armor" or "shell." It is often given to boys born in the year of the Giáp Tý (Armor Rat) in the Vietnamese zodiac. From Sino-Vietnamese 甲 (giáp) referring to the first Heavenly Stem, itself associated with wood. The name Giáp is generally used for boys in Vietnam and is often given as a middle or first name.

Zodiac Sign of Giáp: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Giáp:

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Angry

P: Passive,Particular,Partnership,Pensive,Political

Giáp is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

One well-known person with the name Giáp is General Võ Nguyên Giáp, a famous military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in the Vietnam War.

Related Names to Giáp

Some related names in Vietnam include Giáp, Phan, and Trinh.