The baby name Linh is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'vietnamese_ipa': '[liɲ]', 'vietnamese_approx': "ling (palatal 'nh' similar to 'ny' in 'canyon')", 'english_approx': "ling or lin (rhymes with 'sing' or 'Lynn')"}.
Linh is Vietnamese in Origin.
The baby name Linh is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'vietnamese_ipa': '[liɲ]', 'vietnamese_approx': "ling (palatal 'nh' similar to 'ny' in 'canyon')", 'english_approx': "ling or lin (rhymes with 'sing' or 'Lynn')"}.
Linh is Vietnamese in Origin.
Linh is a Vietnamese given name of Sino-Vietnamese origin, derived from the Chinese character 靈 (simplified 灵), meaning “spirit,” “soul,” “sacred,” or “efficacious.” The word also carries nuances of quickness and sensitivity, making the name suggestive of grace, intuition, and a touch of the miraculous. It is a unisex name in Vietnam but trends feminine in modern usage.
Used both alone and in compound names, Linh is widely seen across generations, especially from the mid-20th century onward. Common double names include Mỹ Linh, Thùy Linh, Thanh Linh, and Linh Chi. As a Sino-Vietnamese element, Linh corresponds to Mandarin Ling and Cantonese Ling (靈/灵), which are best viewed as cognates rather than direct Vietnamese variants. The spelling is stable in Vietnamese and diminutives are rare; in the diaspora, Linh is typically retained unchanged due to its brevity and clarity.
| Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Đinh Bộ Lĩnh is best known as the founder of Vietnam’s Đinh dynasty and for unifying the country. He ruled from 968 to 979 and is sometimes said to have been born with the name Đinh Hoàn. | Hoàng Thùy Linh Hoàng Thùy Linh is a Vietnamese actress and singer best known for her role in the television series 'Vàng Anh's Diary'. She gained further popularity with her music career, releasing hits like 'Bánh Trôi Nước' and 'Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe'. Born in 1988, she has become a prominent figure in Vietnam's entertainment industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #87 | 196 | 7,056 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #123 | 3 | 3,755 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| CZ | 0 | #178 | 9 | 3,154 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| RU | 0 | #192 | 3 | 3,641 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #194 | 30 | 5,842 |
| DK | 0 | #201 | 6 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #211 | 2 | 2,600 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #222 | 4 | 3,308 |
| IR | 0 | #223 | 9 | 4,221 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #230 | 2 | 3,559 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #232 | 14 | 6,592 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #246 | 4 | 5,568 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #249 | 8 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #250 | 20 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #263 | 14 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #286 | 19 | 6,530 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #295 | 9 | 7,909 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #305 | 12 | 7,429 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #306 | 36 | 5,378 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #355 | 5 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #361 | 31 | 1,368 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #362 | 3 | 5,096 |
| NL | 0 | #378 | 14 | 2,481 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #383 | 23 | 3,185 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #396 | 194 | 18,916 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #424 | 75 | 11,913 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #448 | 58 | 12,621 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #504 | 27 | 8,334 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #505 | 49 | 20,968 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #533 | 20 | 10,162 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #549 | 9 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #575 | 41 | 16,104 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #650 | 48 | 17,960 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #677 | 163 | 4,949 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #702 | 37 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #772 | 225 | 24,821 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #862 | 74 | 25,931 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #880 | 76 | 5,933 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #894 | 59 | 5,697 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #904 | 13 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #974 | 10 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,067 | 45 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,079 | 14 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,167 | 10 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,422 | 25 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,576 | 39 | 28,008 |
Linh is popular in 54 countries — most recent births per country:
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