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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.