January 7 is recognized in Cambodia as Victory over Genocide Day, commemorating the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979. The day represents national recovery, remembrance, and hope for peace and stability.
- Sopheap – Of Khmer origin, meaning gentle, virtuous, or beautiful. It reflects kindness, wisdom, and moral strength.
- Chenda – A Khmer name meaning intelligent, thoughtful, or refined. It symbolizes grace, understanding, and emotional warmth.
