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Hui

/ HWAY /
Girl Chinese 1 syllable
Meaning
Hui means Wisdom, bright (慧) (Chinese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation
HWAY
Popularity of Hui in the US, 1880–2025
2000

Hui first appears in US records in 1991. It peaked in 2001, when 8 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Hui popular?

Declining Hui is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.

US babies given the name Hui, by decade
2000s 13
1990s 17

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Hui mean?

Hui is commonly the character 慧, “wisdom, intelligence,” or 辉, “brightness.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hui mean?

Hui means Wisdom, bright (慧). Hui is commonly the character 慧, “wisdom, intelligence,” or 辉, “brightness.”

What is the origin of the name Hui?

Hui is of Chinese origin.

How do you pronounce Hui?

Hui is pronounced “HWAY.”

Is Hui a boy or a girl name?

Hui is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Hui a popular name right now?

Hui is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.

When was the name Hui most popular?

Hui was most popular in 2001, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Hui?

Names similar to Hui include Zhen, Ning, Jing, Ling, Yue.

What names go well with Hui?

Chinese names that pair well with Hui include Long, Mei, Lan, Xia, Tao.