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Anh
Pronounced AHN /ΛΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Vietnamese anh, 'bright, light; intelligent; a hero/elder brother' (from Sino-Vietnamese); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Anh mean?
Anh is Vietnamese for 'bright, light; intelligent'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Anh?
It's said AHN /ΛΙn/ β one syllable.
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.