Trinh

Trinh

girlVietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese)

Trinh is a girl name of Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese) origin, meaning “Chaste, virtuous”.

MeaningChaste, virtuous
GenderGirl
OriginVietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese)
Written asTrinh
PronunciationCHIN
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inVietnam, United States

Meaning and origin of Trinh

As a given name Trinh comes from 貞, meaning chaste, pure or virtuous, a quality traditionally praised in women, and it is used for girls in names such as Tuyết Trinh or Ngọc Trinh. Trịnh, with a different tone mark, is also a common Vietnamese surname, carried by the Trịnh lords who ruled northern Vietnam for two centuries and by the songwriter Trịnh Công Sơn. The surname and given name are written alike without diacritics.

Is Trinh a religious name?

Trinh has no specific religious background; it expresses a traditional ideal of purity and virtue.

How popular is Trinh?

An established Vietnamese girl's name; the same spelling is also widely seen as a surname.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trinh mean?

Trinh means 'Chaste, virtuous'. It is of Vietnamese (Sino-Vietnamese) origin.

Does Trinh have a religious meaning?

Trinh has no specific religious background; it expresses a traditional ideal of purity and virtue.

How do you pronounce Trinh?

Trinh is pronounced CHIN.

Is Trinh a boy or girl name?

Trinh is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.