The name Wipha (Thai: วิภา, pronounced [wí(ʔ).pʰāː]) or Vipa (incorrect spelling) has been used to name four tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific Ocean. It was contributed by Thailand and is a female given name that literally means 'splendor' or 'Lustre.'
- Typhoon Vipa (2001) (T0117, 21W) – remained at sea.
- Typhoon Wipha (2007) (T0712, 13W, Goring) – Category 4 super typhoon that struck China.
- Typhoon Wipha (2013) (T1326, 25W, Tino) – Category 4 typhoon that affected Japan.
- Tropical Storm Wipha (2019) (T1907, 08W) – caused significant damages in Vietnam and China.
| Preceded byNari | Pacific typhoon season names Wipha |
Succeeded byFrancisco |
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