Names/Binh/Nguyễn Ánh
Historical FigureVietnamese1762 – 1820

Nguyễn Ánh

Unified Vietnam, founded the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945)

Biography

Vietnamese emperor who unified Vietnam in 1802 and founded the Nguyễn Dynasty, ending centuries of fragmentation and establishing a centralized state that would rule until 1945.

Quick Facts
Category

Historical Figure

Nationality

Vietnamese

Born

1762

Died

1820

Thinking about the name

Binh

Vietnamese origin

A Vietnamese name with roots in Sino-Vietnamese, Binh (bình) traditionally refers to peace or stability. It is a common masculine name in Vietnam that carries gentle but grounded significance. The name appeals to families honoring Vietnamese heritage or drawn to its simple, calm dignity.