Hanh
ha-nh
US Popularity:10786
Origin:Vietnamese
Meaning:Smoothly progressing
As smooth as butter, Hanh will glide through life with an enviable calm. Of Vietnamese origin, Hanh is predominantly a boy’s name, meaning “smoothly progressing.” Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk and one of the bearers of this tranquil title, is credited with bringing the act of mindfulness to the West and was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Always striving for peace, Hanh will be an open-minded, kind individual.
How Popular Is The Name Hanh?
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Behind the Name, Hanh, October 2021
WordSense, 亨
The New York Times, Thich Nhat Hanh, Monk, Zen Master and Activist, Dies at 95, January 2022
The Nobel Prize Nomination Archive, Thich Nhat Hanh
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