Hoài

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hoài means "longing" or "nostalgia" in Vietnamese. It is a unisex name, with a strong emphasis on the emotional connotations of the word.
Pronunciation
HWIE,
Hoài is pronounced as "hwa-ee."
WIE
Popularity
The popularity of Hoài outside of Vietnam is not well documented, but it is a common name within the Vietnamese community.

cartoon of the name Hoài
Cartoon of Hoài

Hoài Name meanings & History

Hoài means "longing" or "nostalgia" in Vietnamese. It is a unisex name, with a strong emphasis on the emotional connotations of the word. From Sino-Vietnamese 懷 (hoài) meaning "think of, cherish, miss, long for". Hoài is a popular name in Vietnam, where it is often given to children of both genders. Outside of Vietnam, it may be used in Vietnamese communities or by those who appreciate the meaning behind the name.

Zodiac Sign of Hoài: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hoài:

H: Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hope

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Hoài is:

  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Hoài

Some related names to Hoài include Hồng, Hoàng, Hải, and Hà.