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Anh

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Anh Pronunciation

Anh is pronounced AHN /ΛˆΙ‘n/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese anh, 'bright, light; intelligent; a hero/elder brother' (from Sino-Vietnamese); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bright; intelligent: Anh is Vietnamese for 'bright, light; intelligent'. Crisp, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AHN').
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Origin MediumVietnamese
MeaningFrom Vietnamese anh, 'bright, light; intelligent; a hero/elder brother' (from Sino-Vietnamese); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6168 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,562

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 1975 to 2024. Peak in 1984 with 67 births.03467197519801984200020202024peak 1984 Β· 67

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Anh comes from Vietnamese anh (from Sino-Vietnamese), variously 'bright, light; intelligent, talented' and 'a hero; an elder brother' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft, common Vietnamese name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; often part of compounds like Anh ThΖ°; said 'AHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare on its own, bright-and-intelligent at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Anh means 'bright, light; intelligent' in Vietnamese (from Sino-Vietnamese) β€” it can also mean 'a hero' or 'elder brother' β€” a crisp, soft name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AHN').
Overall data confidence 60%
Vietnamese references β€” anh β€” routes layered

Variations

ÁnhAnhh

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Anh?

Anh is pronounced AHN (/ΛˆΙ‘n/). Press play above to hear Anh said aloud.

How do you say Anh?

Anh is said AHN (/ΛˆΙ‘n/). Press play above to hear Anh said aloud.

What does the name Anh mean?

Anh is Vietnamese for 'bright, light; intelligent'; the routes are layered.

Is Anh a boy or girl name?

Anh is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Anh?

Anh is a rare name in the U.S.

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