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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, clear-minded
- Origin
- Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MIN
Minh is a gender-neutral Vietnamese name (Sino-Vietnamese in origin) that means "bright, clear-minded." It's pronounced MIN, one short syllable, and it has a clean, modern, worldly feel that works for a son or a daughter.
Meaning & Origin of Minh
Meaning: Bright, clear-minded.
Origin: Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Minh
MINIPA /ˈmɪn/
Popularity of Minh
Minh has never been a high-volume name in the U.S.: it peaked at #1018 in 1982 with 80 babies, and by 2024 it ranked #3125 with 39 babies. That makes it an uncommon pick today, so your child is unlikely to share it with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Minh mean?
Bright, clear-minded. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Minh?
Minh is pronounced MIN (IPA: /ˈmɪn/).
Is Minh a popular name right now?
Minh peaked at #1018 in 1982 and is ranked #3125 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)
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