Meaning: Its source is a Vietnamese expression meaning "Flower."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Vietnamese.

Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Blossom."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Chinese.

Alternative Spellings: Hwa

Popularity: The name Hoa ranked 1725th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name is sometimes rendered in the Roman alphabet as Hua. Depending on the tone and character associated with the name, it may mean ''blossom,'' ''splendid,'' ''prosperous'' or ''paragon,'' or may be identified with China as a nation.