Linh

The first name Linh comes from Vietnam and is literally translated from the Vietnamese term linh (靈), meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'. Linh is a widely used and popular girl's name in Vietnamese culture.

What does the name Linh mean?

The name Linh, which comes from Vietnamese, literally means 'the soul' and is closely related to the term linh (靈), which stands for 'soul' or 'spirit'. In Vietnam, Linh is a highly valued and common name for girls.

Where does the name Linh come from?

The female first name Linh has its roots in Vietnamese and carries the meaning 'the soul'. The term linh (靈) is composed of the characters for soul and spirit. It belongs to the Asian language family, particularly Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce Linh?

The pronunciation of the name Linh is clear and memorable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ling' [lɪŋ], with the bright I sound combined with a nasal '-ng' at the end. This compact form gives the name a certain elegance and calmness. Linh radiates simplicity and modernity – focused, composed, and refined in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Linh is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 1,150th on the list of the most common girl names. Its best placement was in 2015 when it ranked 437th. Over the last ten years, Linh has been given as a first name around 370 times, securing 1,065th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 953rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Abee / Chinese / Li / Lin / Linhi / Linhy / Linnchen / Linni / Littlelinh

Similar first names

Famous people

• Linh Chi (artist from Vietnam)
• Linh Dan Pham (French actress)
• Linh Dinh (American writer)
• Linh Ha Thi Thuy (actress)
• Linh Nga (Vietnamese film director)
• Linh Nhat (writer from Vietnam)
• Thuy Linh Hoang (actress from Vietnam)
• Tuan Linh Huynh (Vietnamese football player)