Minh

Minh is a male name, and in rarer cases, also female, from Vietnam. It carries the meaning 'the Bright One' and comes from the Vietnamese term minh (明), which means 'bright' or 'clear'. In Vietnam, Minh is a very common name.

What does the name Minh mean?

The name Minh, used for both men and women, has Vietnamese roots and means 'the Bright One'. It derives from the Vietnamese word minh (明), which means 'clear' or 'bright'. The Chinese variant of this name is Ming.

Where does the name Minh come from?

Minh is a first name from Vietnam that can be used for both men and women and means 'the Bright One'. Its origin lies in the Vietnamese word minh (明), which means 'bright' or 'clear'. The language is Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce Minh?

The pronunciation of Minh is impressive and concise. The name is monosyllabic and is usually pronounced as 'Minh' [mɪn] or with a slightly nasal emphasis. It begins with a soft M sound, followed by a clear I sound that feels direct. The nasal sound at the end gives the name a certain closure. Minh radiates a reduced and precise presence, with a clear form.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Minh enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 609th among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2013 at 287th place. In the last ten years, Minh has been given about 790 times, placing it 639th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 533rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Mini / Minja / Minnie / Minze / Minzi / My

Famous people

• Bich Minh Nguyen (Vietnamese writer)
• Chris Minh Doky (jazz musician from Denmark)
• Eric Minh Swenson (artist from the Netherlands)
• Ho Chi Minh (Vietnamese revolutionary and politician, Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam)
• Hoang Minh Tam (footballer from Vietnam)
• Hong Minh Le (Vietnamese footballer)
• Minh Chau Nguyen (Vietnamese writer)
• Minh Chuyen Nguyen (Vietnamese football player)
• Minh Hai Nguyen (Vietnamese football player)
• Minh Hang (Vietnamese singer)
• Minh Khue Le (writer from Vietnam)
• Minh Phuong Nguyen (Vietnamese football player)
• Minh Quan Do (tennis player from Vietnam)
• Minh Quang Tran (Vietnamese footballer)
• Minh Thuy Idol (American singer)
• Minh Tri Vo (Vietnamese footballer)
• Minh Tuan Ha (football player from Vietnam)
• Minh Tuan Vu (Vietnamese footballer)
• Minh Tuyet (Vietnamese musician)
• Minh Vu (American football player)