Man called 'Phuc Dat Bich' whose Facebook account was blocked three times believes his plight has helped to highlight how 'certain names populate different cultures'

• A 23-year-old Melbourne man has thanked his supporters on Facebook
• 'Phuc Dat Bich' shared his passport on social media to prove his real name
• The original post had gone viral with 125,000 likes and 67,000 shares
• Commenters have supported Phuc and said he should embrace his name

By Cindy Tran and Nelson Groom for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:33 EST, 22 November 2015 | Updated: 01:35 EST, 23 November 2015

A Vietnamese-Australian man who had to share his passport online to prove his name is really  'Phuc Dat Bich' has thanked his supporters after his plight set the internet alight.

The 23-year-old bank cleaner vented his frustration on Facebook earlier this year after the social media giant terminated his account three times, claiming it was 'false and misleading.'

On Monday, the Melbourne man took to his page to thank the scores of supporters from around the world after the post amassed tens of thousands of shares and hilarious comments.

A Vietnamese-Australian man had to share his passport on Facebook to prove his name is 'Phuc Dat Bich'

'I'd like to mention that I am very grateful to those who have been supportive of certain names that populate in different cultures,' the post reads.

'We live in a diverse and multicultural society and the fact that there are people out there who are supportive and encouraging really makes me happy.'

The name, which is pronounced 'Phoop Dook Bic,' is common in Vietnam, despite the spectacular response it has received in Australia.

The post, which was uploaded in January this year, had grabbed international attention.

'I've never ranted nor wept that my post would get this sort of exposure,' he continued.

'But I am glad and honoured to be able to make people happy by simply making them laugh at something that appears outrageous and ridiculous. 

'Much tragic events have happened all over the world, out of it all only happiness can mend. As an individual I hope I have played a part in brightening your days!

'PDB.'

On Monday, the Melbourne man took to his page to thank the scores of supporters from around the world

His appreciation post comes after the car enthusiast decided to take matters into his own hands when he made it clear on Facebook that his name was authentic. 

‘I find it highly irritating the fact that nobody seems to believe me when I say that my full legal name is how you see it,’ the post reads.

‘I've been accused of using a false and misleading name of which I find very offensive. Is it because I'm Asian? Is it?’

‘Having my fb shut down multiple times and forced to change my name to my "real" name, so just to put it out there. My name.' 

‘Yours sincerely,’

‘Phuc Dat Bich’

The original post gone viral with tens of thousands of likes and hilarious comments on Facebook

The post has gone viral with tens of thousands of shares and hilarious comments, with many social media users suggesting he should embrace the unique translation of his name

Commenters on the original post were mostly supportive, with some suggesting he could avoid the complications by changing his name.

‘If u want u could change ur name bruh [sic],' one user wrote.

But others suggested he stick to his guns and embrace the way his name sounds in Australia. 

‘Bless him in his native language it probably has a beautiful meaning but in our society the first thing we tend to think is oh that's offensive because all we seem to do is get offended by anything and everything ... well done for being brave,’ one user wrote.

Some users suggested he could avoid the complications by changing his name 

But others suggested he stick to his guns and embrace the way his name sounds in Australia

Most of the comments were supportive, with people backing the 23-year-old Vietnamese-Australian man

The name, which is pronounced 'Phoop Dook Bic,' is reportedly a common in Vietnam, despite the spectacular response it has received in Australia

The Melbourne cleaner received a lot of support from commenters on the viral post

Some commenters were sceptical of the passport's authenticity and suggested it may have been doctored

‘Best name ever’ said another.

'Parents must have a great sense of humour,' said another.

'Mate ignore any disbelievers as they are only jealous of your name we think it's the best name man can have!' another said.

But some users were sceptical of the passport's authenticity and suggested it may have been doctored.

The original post has amassed 125,000 likes and 67,000 shares. 

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Phuc Dat Bich for further comment.

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