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The name Hieu (also spelled Huu or Huy) is originally a Vietnamese name. It is a unisex name that means "respectful, obedient" in Vietnamese. It can also be translated as "filial piety" which means to show respect and obedience towards one's parents or elders.

In Vietnamese culture, filial piety is highly valued and considered a virtue. This trait is often associated with the Confucian philosophy, which emphasizes respect for authority, family values, and loyalty. Thus, parents who name their child Hieu often hope to instill these values in their child and to enforce the idea of respecting elders.

The pronunciation of the name Hieu sounds like "h-yoo" in English. The name is commonly used in Vietnam and is sometimes used by Vietnamese communities around the world.

The name Hieu is popular in Vietnam.

Hieu is a Vietnamese name that means "knowledgeable," "wise," or "intelligent." If you're looking for similar names with the same meaning or sound, here are a few options:

• Huy: Another Vietnamese name meaning "bright" or "shining."
• Hiro: A Japanese name meaning "generous" or "tolerant."
• Hugh: An English name meaning "mind" or "intellect."
• Kai: A Hawaiian name meaning "sea" or "ocean," but also associated with wisdom and knowledge.
• Jules: A French name meaning "youthful" or "soft" but can also mean wise.
• Sage: An English name meaning "wise one" or "herb."
• Rishi: A Sanskrit name meaning "sage" or "wise one."
• Ferran: A Spanish name meaning "wise" or "intelligent."
• Nestor: A Greek name meaning "wisdom" or "counselor."
• Siddharth: A Sanskrit name meaning "one who has accomplished a goal."