Tram

Meaning of Tram

Tram is a feminine Vietnamese name, pronounced /tɾam/, deriving from a Sino-Vietnamese term often rendered as “precious jewel” or “pearl.” In U.S. Social Security Administration records it appears intermittently from the early 1970s through 2011, peaking in 1981 when thirty newborn girls bore the name, ranking it 753rd that year. Since the mid-1990s annual occurrences have generally remained below twenty, underscoring its status as an uncommon yet persistent choice among Vietnamese-American families. Although its spelling may conjure images of urban streetcars to an Anglo-American ear, Tram’s genuine associations lie in its heritage, conveying a quiet refinement rather than public transportation.

Pronunciation

Vietnamese

• Pronunced as trahm (/tɾam/)

• Tara
• Trina
• Tran
• Tam