Tran

Meaning of Tran

Tran is a unisex Vietnamese name that glides into conversation like the gentle sigh of a vesper breeze over sunlit rice terraces. Rooted in Sino-Vietnamese heritage and echoing the storied Trần dynasty—celebrated for its poetic valor—this name weaves history and harmony into every syllable. Pronounced trahn (/tɾaːn/), Tran resonates with the warmth of a lantern drifting across Ha Long Bay. Though it remains a rare gem on American birth charts, first flickering into view in the late 1970s, it has held a steady presence—typically ranking in the mid-800s to 900s and gracing 5–20 newborns annually—its brevity as crisp as a freshly baked focaccia and leaving a lingering aftertaste of intrigue. Ideal for parents seeking a bridge between East and West, Tran offers a whispered promise of elegance, resilience, and unspoken stories waiting to unfold.

Pronunciation

Vietnamese

• Pronunced as trahn (/tɾaːn/)

• Trang
• Truong
• Tram
• Truc
• Trinh