An Lac
/AN-LAC/
Peaceful joy — from the Sino-Vietnamese An (peace, calm) and Lạc (joy, happiness). The name names the serene, equanimous gladness of one settled in practice, a happiness grounded in inner peace rather than excitement.
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Yes — An Lac is a Buddhist unisex name of Vietnamese origin, meaning “Peaceful joy — from the Sino-Vietnamese An (peace, calm) and Lạc (joy, happiness). The name names the serene, equanimous gladness of one settled in practice, a happiness grounded in inner peace rather than excitement.”.
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Meaning & origin
An Lac is a unisex's name of Vietnamese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Peaceful joy — from the Sino-Vietnamese An (peace, calm) and Lạc (joy, happiness). The name names the serene, equanimous gladness of one settled in practice, a happiness grounded in inner peace rather than excitement." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Vietnamese, SoutheastAsian, American families, An Lac carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's An Lac's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. An Lac opens with “An.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi An Lac aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See An Lac's birth-star reading →What does An Lac's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how An Lac resonates in either tradition.
An Lac's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See An Lac's full reading →
Does An Lac go with your family's names?
An Lac breaks into 2 sounds: /AN-LAC/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so An Lac sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear An Lac beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of An Lac — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to An Lac
If An Lac resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist unisex names, common in Vietnamese families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist unisex names from the Peace cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist unisex names that open with the same syllables as An Lac
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Common questions about An Lac
What does the name An Lac mean?
An Lac means "Peaceful joy — from the Sino-Vietnamese An (peace, calm) and Lạc (joy, happiness). The name names the serene, equanimous gladness of one settled in practice, a happiness grounded in inner peace rather than excitement.." It is a unisex name of Vietnamese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is An Lac a boy or girl name?
An Lac is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name An Lac?
An Lac is of Vietnamese origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Vietnamese, SoutheastAsian, American families.
Is An Lac a Buddhist name?
Yes. An Lac is a unisex name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Vietnamese origin.
What does An Lac mean in Vietnamese?
An Lac originates from Vietnamese, where it means "Peaceful joy — from the Sino-Vietnamese An (peace, calm) and Lạc (joy, happiness). The name names the serene, equanimous gladness of one settled in practice, a happiness grounded in inner peace rather than excitement.."
What are common nicknames for An Lac?
Common short forms of An Lac include Lac.
What is the numerology of An Lac?
An Lac has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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