# What Does the Name Van Mean?

Van is a girl name of Vietnamese origin. It means “cloud”.

**Origin:** Vietnamese

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** VAHN

The name Van comes from Vietnamese roots, where it carries the meaning “cloud”. It is pronounced VAHN.

Is Van a boy or girl name? Van is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Vietnamese names

- [**Xuan**spring](/baby-name-xuan-meaning/)
- [**Yen**peaceful](/baby-name-yen-meaning/)
- [**Duc**virtue](/baby-name-duc-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Van?

Van means “cloud”. It is a name of Vietnamese origin.

### What origin is the name Van?

Van is of Vietnamese origin.

### Is Van a boy or girl name?

Van is traditionally a girl name.