Hà

Etymology and Origins

Hà is a Vietnamese given name derived from Sino-Vietnamese hà (河), meaning "river." The same character is used in Chinese for the name He, which shares the meaning. As a given name, Hà can be used for both males and females in Vietnam, reflecting the unisex nature of many Vietnamese names. The Vietnamese surname Hà (also transliterated as Ha) is common, and during French colonialism, it was often used as a surname. The anglicized variations include Ha, which can also represent the Vietnamese surname Hạ (with a different tone).

Notable Bearers

Several notable individuals bear the surname Hà. Hà Kiều Anh (born 1977) was crowned Miss Vietnam in 1992. Hà Huy Tập (1906–1941) served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Hà Văn Lâu was a Vietnamese diplomat. Singer Hà Anh Tuấn (born 1984) is a popular vocalist in Vietnam. Hà Nguyễn William is an associate professor of endodontics and an app developer. The given name also appears in literature as the character Kim Hà in Thanhha Lai's book Inside Out & Back Again.

• Meaning: River
• Origin: Sino-Vietnamese
• Type: Given name (unisex) and surname
• Usage Regions: Vietnam