The name Nock-ten (Lao: ນົກເຕັນ, [nok̚˧ ten˩]) was used for three tropical cyclones in the West Pacific Ocean. The name, contributed by Laos, means kingfisher in Lao.
Typhoon Nock-ten (2004) (T0424, 28W, Tonyo) – a strong typhoon which affected Taiwan and Japan, claiming 3 lives. Tropical Storm Nock-ten (2011; T1108, 10W, Juaning) – a Category 1 typhoon that struck the Philippines and Vietnam, killing 128 people and causing damage worth US$126 million. Typhoon Nock-ten (2016; T1626, 30W, Nina) – the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded on Christmas Day; made landfall in Philippines, causing 13 fatalities and $123 million worth of damage.
The name Nock-ten was retired following the 2016 season and was replaced with Hinnamnor (Lao: ຫີນໜາມໜໍ່, [hiːn˩ naːm˩ nɔː˧]), which refers to Hin Namno National Park in Laos.
See also Tropical Storm Nokaen (2026) – a West Pacific tropical storm with a similar name.
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