Kim Anh
Korean and Vietnamese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kim Anh
# Kim Anh
Kim (김) is a Korean surname derived from the Hanja character 金, meaning "gold," while Anh is a Vietnamese given name from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "peace" or "safety." The combination reflects either a Korean family name with a Vietnamese given name, or a Vietnamese name where both elements carry significance in East Asian naming traditions.
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Etymology
# Kim Anh
Kim (김) is a Korean surname derived from the Hanja character 金, meaning "gold," while Anh is a Vietnamese given name from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "peace" or "safety." The combination reflects either a Korean family name with a Vietnamese given name, or a Vietnamese name where both elements carry significance in East Asian naming traditions.
This name pairing is used primarily in Vietnam and by Korean diaspora communities, with Kim being one of the most common Korean surnames and Anh being a popular Vietnamese given name; the combination suggests either mixed heritage or Vietnamese adoption of Korean naming conventions.
Kim Anh currently ranks #899 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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