Find out how popular the first name Myhanh has been for the last 7 years (from 1985 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Myhanh by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Myhanh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Myhanh.

The history of the first name Myhanh

Myhanh is a Vietnamese given name with origins that can be traced back to the 15th century. It is a combination of the words "my" meaning "beautiful" and "hanh" meaning "fragrant" or "aroma." The name was initially used to describe the sweet scent of flowers and was later adopted as a feminine name.

During the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled over Vietnam from 1802 to 1945, the name Myhanh gained popularity among the aristocracy and upper classes. It was often bestowed upon daughters born into wealthy families, signifying their beauty and grace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myhanh can be found in the poetry of the renowned Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du, who lived from 1766 to 1820. In his epic masterpiece "The Tale of Kieu," he mentions a character named Myhanh, describing her as a woman of exceptional beauty and virtue.

Throughout history, several notable women have carried the name Myhanh. One of the most famous was Myhanh Nguyen (1890-1963), a Vietnamese revolutionary and feminist activist. She played a crucial role in the struggle for Vietnam's independence from French colonial rule and was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement.

Another notable Myhanh was Myhanh Tran (1920-2005), a celebrated Vietnamese artist known for her intricate lacquer paintings depicting traditional Vietnamese life and culture. Her works are widely exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.

In the field of literature, Myhanh Nguyen Thi (1930-2005) was a prominent Vietnamese novelist and short story writer. Her works often explored themes of love, family, and the complexities of Vietnamese society during the tumultuous years of war and political upheaval.

Myhanh Pham (1945-2010) was a renowned Vietnamese-American fashion designer who rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. Her designs, which blended traditional Vietnamese elements with contemporary Western styles, were widely acclaimed and worn by celebrities and fashion icons.

Myhanh Nguyen (1965-present) is a highly regarded Vietnamese-American mathematician and academic. She currently serves as a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.

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