Kevin
Kevin is the Vietnamese way to write the male given name Kevin. Wiktionary also lists Ke-vin.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese |
|---|
| Kevin |
| Ke-vin |
Which one should you use?
Kevin is the standard spelling, while Ke-vin is an alternative way to represent the name.
Did you know?
- When addressing a Kevin in a social setting, a Vietnamese speaker would rarely use the name alone and would instead add a kinship term like anh for an older brother figure.
- Because Vietnamese is a tonal language, a speaker might unconsciously add a tone to Kevin to make it fit the natural rhythm of a sentence.
- Vietnamese names are typically written with the family name first, but foreign names like Kevin are kept in their original order to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- Ông Kevin, xin chàoHello, Mr. Kevin
- Kevin à, cậu đi chơi không?Hey, Kevin, do you want to go out?
- Tên của anh ấy là Kevin.His name is Kevin.
- Tôi có một người bạn tên là Kevin.I have a friend named Kevin.
- Kevin là một người rất tốt.Kevin is a very good person.
Example conversation
Chi and Minh are talking about a new coworker.
- ChiAnh ấy tên là gì vậy?What is his name?
- MinhTên anh ấy là Kevin.His name is Kevin.
- ChiKevin là đồng nghiệp mới của Minh à?Is Kevin your new coworker, Minh?
- MinhĐúng vậy, anh ấy rất nhiệt tình.Yes, he is very enthusiastic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kevin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
