Save Gender Masculine Usage Vietnamese Pronounced Pron. /ʔajŋ̟˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩/, /ʔɛɲ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˦˩/, /ʔan˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Sino-Vietnamese 英雄 (anh hùng) meaning "hero", used to refer to historical and legendary figures who are considered to have made significant contributions to the people and country.