Korean baby names
Names tagged with “Korean” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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44 names
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- Ko
Korean
83Ko is a Korean family name and given name. As a given name, it can mean various things depending on the hanja characters used, often relating to concepts like 'high' or 'brilliant.'
- Yuna
Korean
76From Korean meaning 'graceful' or 'superior'; often written with characters denoting gentleness and virtue
- Seoul
Korean
76Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, known as the "City of Miracles." As a given name, it carries connotations of pride in Korean heritage, modernity, and urban sophistication.
- Yeri
Korean
76From Korean, often used as a given name element. May derive from word roots meaning 'mild' or 'gentle', or used for its pleasant sound in modern Korean naming.
- Sejun
Korean
63Commonly composed of hanja characters meaning 'world' (世) and 'jun' (俊) for excellence, or variations with 'se' (세) meaning 'generation' combined with 'jun' for talent or purity.
- Daejon
Korean
63Modern Korean name, likely combining Dae (great, large) with Jon (foundation, righteousness), conveying strength and virtue.
- Xiah
Celtic
63Xiah is a Korean name meaning 'rosy clouds' or 'glow of the sunrise', evoking warmth and natural beauty.
- Jiyon
Korean
63Modern Korean name, likely combining hanja elements. 'Ji' often means wisdom or intellect; 'yon' relates to softness or connection, creating a balanced meaning of intelligent warmth.
- Kyeon
Korean
63Kyeon combines elements suggesting brightness or clarity with strong masculine character. A modern Korean name reflecting contemporary naming trends.
- Seon
Korean
63Commonly composed of hanja characters meaning 'good' or 'virtuous' (善) combined with 'on/sound' (온), conveying warmth and virtue
- Woojin
Korean
63Typically composed of sino-korean characters meaning 'graceful' or 'rain' (우) combined with 'precious' or 'jin' (진). Modern Korean name with contemporary cultural significance.
- Seo
Korean
52Commonly used as a given name in Korea, often written with characters meaning 'auspicious' or 'serene' depending on hanja choice
- Jihoo
Korean
52Often composed of hanja characters meaning 'wisdom' or 'joy' combined with 'hu' (後, future). Popular modern Korean name reflecting aspirational qualities.
- Kwon
Korean
52A Korean family name, one of the most common surnames in Korea. Often used as a given name as well, with meanings varying by hanja characters used.
- Sunwoo
Korean
52Sun (햇) combined with woo (우/우), often meaning 'universe' or 'rain'. Evokes brightness and natural harmony.
- Miyon
Korean
52Modern Korean name; Mi means 'beautiful' and Yon can mean 'soft' or 'graceful', reflecting contemporary naming sensibilities.
- Min
Celtic
52In Korean, Min means 'clever' or 'sharp-minded'. As a Celtic name, it may relate to Minnie or Minerva traditions.
- Taemin
Korean
52Tae means 'great' or 'exalted'; Min means 'clever' or 'quick'. Together suggesting a person of great intellect and capability.
- Juwon
Korean
45Typically composed of Sino-Korean characters such as ju (주) meaning 'pearl' or 'precious' and won (원) meaning 'first' or 'original', conveying qualities of rarity and primacy.
- Kim
Korean
40Kim is Korea's most common surname, used as a given name primarily in Korean culture. It can carry meanings related to gold or precious metals depending on the hanja characters chosen.
- Jimin
Korean
40Often composed of characters meaning 'wisdom' or 'cleverness' (지) combined with '민' meaning 'quick' or 'clever.' Exact meaning depends on hanja characters used.
- Jiwoo
Korean
40Jiwoo combines elements meaning 'wisdom' or 'support' (지) with 'universe' or 'help' (우), conveying intelligence and cosmic harmony.
- Yujin
Korean
40From Korean elements meaning 'jade' (유) and 'precious' or 'truth' (진), symbolizing virtue and clarity
- Jaemin
Korean
40Often composed of hanja characters meaning 'talented' or 'talented people,' combining jae (재/才) and min (민/民). Meanings vary by character selection.
- Jisoo
Korean
40Often composed of characters meaning 'wisdom' or 'intellect' (지) combined with 'su' meaning 'longevity' or 'excellence', creating names conveying intelligence and enduring virtue.
- Minho
Korean
40From Korean elements meaning 'bright' or 'benevolent' depending on hanja characters used; popular in contemporary Korean naming.
- Sang
Korean
40Sang typically means 'auspicious' or 'serene' depending on the hanja characters used; often carries connotations of peace and good fortune
- Sangwa
Korean
40Sang means 'mutual' or 'auspicious'; Wa means 'harmony' or 'peaceful'. Together suggesting mutual harmony and peaceful fortune.
- Suho
Korean
40Typically composed of Sino-Korean characters meaning 'excellent' or 'outstanding' combined with 'ho' meaning 'vastness' or 'lake'
- Hajoon
Korean
40From Korean 'ha' (하) meaning 'great' or 'one' combined with 'jun' (준) meaning 'talented' or 'prepared'. Modern Korean name conveying ability and readiness.
- Hajun
Korean
40Hajun combines elements meaning 'sea' (하) and 'army/heroic' (준), symbolizing strength and oceanic vastness in Korean naming tradition.
- Jiho
Korean
40Common Korean name combining elements like 'ji' (지, wisdom/support) and 'ho' (호, protecting/lake), meanings vary by hanja characters used
- Minji
Korean
40From Korean min (민) meaning 'clever, quick' or 'people' combined with ji (지) meaning 'wise, knowing'. A name emphasizing intelligence and wisdom.
- Yuhan
Korean
40Yuhan combines elements meaning 'abundant' or 'universe' with 'Han' (a core Korean name element). Common in modern Korean naming.
- Bomi
Celtic
40Korean name meaning 'beautiful' or 'precious,' from hanja characters. May also reference celestial or natural imagery depending on character composition.
- Hayoon
Korean
40From Korean 'ha' (하) meaning summer or bright, combined with 'yoon' (윤) meaning allow or consent, conveying brightness and graceful acceptance
- Sohee
Korean
40So-hee typically combines hanja characters; 'So' can mean 'small' or 'dawn', while 'Hee' often means 'joy', 'hope', or 'brightness', creating meanings like 'small joy' or 'dawn brightness'.
- Yoon
Korean
40Yoon is a Korean surname and given name. As a given name, it often carries meanings related to 'allow,' 'consent,' or 'justice' depending on the hanja characters used.
- Koh
Celtic
40Korean given name meaning 'light' or 'bright.' Also used as a short form in other cultures.
- Siwoo
Korean
35Composed of hanja characters meaning 'wisdom' and 'rain,' symbolizing growth and refreshment through knowledge
- Mirae
Korean
35From Korean 'mi' (beautiful) and 'rae' (future), meaning 'beautiful future' or 'future beauty'
- Kwan
Korean
28From Korean 'gwan' (관) meaning 'crown' or 'authority', often conveying dignity and leadership
- Ujin
Korean
23Ujin combines elements meaning 'rain' (우) and 'true/precious' (진), symbolizing refreshment and authenticity
- Hajin
Korean
17From Korean elements meaning 'sea' (하) and 'pearl' (진), symbolizing precious beauty and tranquility
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
