Korean names are very rich and steeped in cultural history. They are typically made up of two parts: a given name (the first name) and a family name (surname). While Korean family names are made up of one syllable, the first names are usually made up of two syllables with very few exceptions. Historically, many given Korean names are made up of what is called a generational name syllable and an individually distinct syllable. This practice is on the decline with modern Korean first names. A given name is made up of hanja, which are Chinese characters. Hanja are not used in North Korea anymore but continue to be used in South Korea. Some modern names are made up of Korean words and syllables instead of hanja. The same syllable can have different meanings depending on how it is written. For example, the syllable beom could be represented with characters meaning "tiger," "model," or "everyone." A combination of certain syllables can add additional nuance that's greater than the sum of its parts. Korean culture, music, art, and food are unique, and so are Korean names. If you are thinking of giving your baby a Korean name, it's important to first understand the rich history and meaning behind each name. Let's take a look at some popular Korean baby names for girls.
Fun Fact: The meaning of Ae-cha is made up of two words. Ae means love and cha means daughter.
Fun Fact: Aera is also a popular boy’s name in India, where it means lion.
Fun Fact: The name Chun-hee can also be given to boys.
Fun Fact: The meaning of Eun-seo sometimes differs depending on the hanja used to write each syllable.
Fun Fact: Gyeong usually occurs with other characters in several Korean names. It can also mean view or scenery.
Fun Fact: Ha, which is the first syllable in the name Ha-eun, could also come from Hana-nim, which is the Korean name for the god of Cheondoism.
Fun Fact: Hana has several origins across the world. In Arabic it means bliss; in Japanese it means flower, and in Hawaiian it means craft.
Fun Fact: Ha-yoon is a unisex name which means it can also be given to boys. However, it’s more commonly given to girls.
Fun Fact: The name Jiah is also a name given to boys in Australia.
Fun Fact: Ji-woo is a unisex name, which means it’s also given to boys.
Fun Fact: In 1990, Min-ji was the fourth most popular name for girls in South Korea.
Fun Fact: The name Mi-sun can also be given to boys, although it’s predominantly a female name.
Fun Fact: Nabi is also a popular nickname given to cats in South Korea. It’s also the meaning for prophet in Arabic.
Fun Fact: Sarang is a unique Korean name. Unlike most Korean first names that are made up of two Sino-Korean roots, Sarang is only made of one.
Fun Fact: Sook is one of the few single-syllable names given to girls in South Korea.
Fun Fact: Yu-jin can also be a name given to boys in South Korea.
Here's a list of some of the most popular Korean names for boys.
Fun Fact: Hyun is also a popular surname in South Korea.
Fun Fact: Ji-ho is a unisex name, which means it can also be given to girls. However, it’s predominantly a boy’s name.
Fun Fact: Joo-won is a unisex name which means that it can also be given to girls.
Fun Fact: Kwan is also a common surname in China and South Korea.
Fun Fact: Some people speculate that the name Min-joon is popular in South Korea because of the fictional character of the same name in the South Korean television series "My Love from the Star."
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