| This is an effort to assemble some of the meanings of Korean names. If you have a name to contribute, please send it along with its meaning. Please keep in mind that the way names are combined can determine what they mean. There is no "one" definition for each name. (Also, let me know if you have other meanings for those listed, or know of another sources for information.) |
| Ae : love Bae: inspiration Bum: overload Byung: bright Chae: shining Chin: precious (male) Chul: wise, firm Dae: greatness Dong: east Eun: grace, blessing Ha: lotus Han: devotion Hee: pleasure, bright Hei, Hea: grace Ho: goodness, broad Hoon: to teach Hye: grace, affectionate Hyoo: happy Hyun: benevolence, honor Il: glad, first-born Jae: respect Jee: wisdom Jin: truth, treasure, fame Jong: delightful Joo: staying, jewel Joon: hero Jung: righteous, honest Ka: beautiful Kee: high Kun: sincere Kwang: light Kwi: precious Kyung: respect Mee: beauty Min: cleverness, precious stone Moon: letters Nam: male Ok: jade Poong: wind Ra: in a direct motion Rahn: shine Rin: spare |
| See Ah: talented and beautiful Seul: greenish pearl Seung: successor, winner Shim: heart Shin: belief Si: devote Sik: clear, honest So: beautiful, pretty Soo: excellence, outstanding, long life Soon: virtuous, goodness Suh: peaceful Suk: great, big Sun: goodness Sung: achievement, sincere, color of jade Sye: the world Tae: great Woo: help, outstanding Won: girl Yeong: prosperous Young: talented Yun: lotus blossum Yung: clear, prosperous, flower |