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Thanh
How to Pronounce Thanh
Pronounced TAHN /ˈtɑːn/Medium
Meaning: Thanh is a Vietnamese given name whose sense depends on the underlying character — commonly 'bright/blue-green' (thanh), 'pure', or 'complete' (thành). It is used for girls and boys, here as a girl's name.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Thanh is a common Vietnamese name whose meaning tracks its written character — often 'bright' or 'blue-green', 'pure', or 'complete'. It serves as a personal name and as an element in longer Vietnamese names for girls and boys alike.
In the United States it belongs largely to the Vietnamese-American community that settled after 1975, reaching a faint high point around 1985. Thanh reads clearly as a heritage name; its single syllable can mislead English readers, so its sound is best given as 'TAHN'.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Thanh mean?
Thanh is a Vietnamese name meaning 'bright', 'pure', or 'complete', depending on the character.
How do you pronounce Thanh?
It's said TAHN /ˈtɑːn/ — one syllable.
Is Thanh a boy or girl name?
Thanh is used here as a girl's name, though in Vietnamese it is given to girls and boys.
How popular is Thanh?
Thanh is an uncommon Vietnamese-heritage name in the U.S.