Tswb is a Hmong given name meaning "bell". In Hmong culture, names often draw from nature, everyday objects, or qualities, and tswb (phonemically /ʈʂɨ˧/) reflects this tradition by invoking the clear, resonant sound of a bell. The name serves as a unisex name among Hmong communities, which remain closely tied to their ancestral highland regions of Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, and southern China, as well as the diaspora in the United States and other Western nations.The Hmong language tones carry meaning: the b ending here indicates a high-falling tone (or sometimes breathy mid tone, depending on dialect), distinguishing tswb from similarly pronounced words. Among Hmong families, names like Tswb sometimes embed blessings—the bell may symbolize calling attention, signaling the arrival of a child, or serving as a protective charm. Like many Hmong personal names, Tswb does not typically appear in historical records or census data because naming conventions were largely oral until recent decades.Meaning: "bell"Origin: Hmong languageType: First nameUsage regions: Hmong communities worldwideNotable bearers: No prominent figures recorded