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Vietnamese · Unisex name

Minh

“bright, intelligent”

About the name Minh

The name Minh is of Vietnamese origin, derived from the word meaning ‘bright’ or ‘intelligent’. It is commonly used for both boys and girls in Vietnam. Notable figures include Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen dynasty in Vietnam, who ruled in the 19th century.

Meaning
bright, intelligent
Origin
Vietnamese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
MEEN(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Minh

  • Minh An
  • Minh Thao
  • Minh Hanh
  • Minh Khanh
  • Minh Tu
  • Minh Mai

Questions about Minh

What does Minh mean?
Minh is a Vietnamese name meaning "bright, intelligent".
How do you pronounce Minh?
Minh is pronounced MEEN, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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