Find out how popular the first name Tinh has been for the last 5 years (from 1987 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tinh by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Tinh is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tinh.

The history of the first name Tinh

The name Tinh has its origins in the Vietnamese language and culture, with roots dating back several centuries. It is a unisex name that has been used for both males and females.

In Vietnamese, the word "tinh" has various meanings, including "pure," "clean," "refined," and "delicate." It is believed that the name Tinh was initially given to children as a symbolic representation of purity and innocence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tinh can be found in the 15th century, during the reign of the Later Le Dynasty in Vietnam. Historical records mention a prominent scholar and poet named Nguyen Binh Khiem, who was also known by his pen name, Tinh Tho.

In the 17th century, a famous Vietnamese Buddhist monk and scholar, Nguyen Thieu Tinh, made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Vietnamese literature and culture. He was born in 1624 and passed away in 1708.

Another notable figure bearing the name Tinh was Tran Tinh, a Vietnamese revolutionary and military leader who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence against French colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1885 and died in 1935.

In the realm of art and literature, the name Tinh is associated with the renowned Vietnamese writer and poet Xuan Tinh, who was born in 1916 and passed away in 1985. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, are considered masterpieces of modern Vietnamese literature.

Moving to the world of sports, Tinh Phuoc is a former Vietnamese professional football player who represented the Vietnamese national team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was born in 1974 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Vietnamese football history.

While the name Tinh has its roots in Vietnamese culture, it has also been adopted and used in other Southeast Asian countries, such as Cambodia and Thailand, where it may have slightly different meanings or connotations.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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