North Korea Baby Names
Korean names are Sino-Korean; examples reflect common given names.
North Korea baby naming trends in Asia combine local tradition and global favorites. North Korea is also known as DPRK.
Current high-interest names include boys like Chol, Hyun, Jong and girls like Mi-Young, Eun-hee, Sun-hee. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in North Korea
- #1CholKoreanA Dinka name often given to boys born after a period of family loss or to replace a deceased relative, symbolizing continuity and healing.CHOL
- #2HyunKoreanA common Korean name meaning 'virtuous,' 'worthy,' or 'able.' It is a foundational element in many Korean names reflecting moral character.HYUN
- #3JongKoreanA Korean name meaning 'right,' 'proper,' or 'bell' depending on the hanja. It suggests a person of integrity and clear character.JONG
- #4YongKoreanA Korean name meaning 'brave' or 'dragon' depending on the hanja. It suggests strength, courage, and auspicious power.YONG
- #5SungKoreanA Korean name meaning 'successor' or 'accomplished' depending on the hanja. It is a foundational element in many traditional names.SUNG
- #6ChanKoreanIn Korean, 'Chan' can mean 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'praiseworthy' depending on the hanja. It is a common element in many Korean names.CHAN
- #7MinKoreanA common Korean name meaning 'clever,' 'bright,' or 'quick' depending on the hanja. It is a foundational element in many Korean names.MIN
- #8NamKoreanA Vietnamese name meaning 'south.' It reflects the country's location and identity, symbolizing groundedness and national pride.NAM
- #9JinKoreanA Korean name meaning 'precious,' 'truth,' or 'gold' depending on the hanja. It is a foundational and noble element in many Korean names.JIN
- #10HoKoreanA Korean name meaning 'good,' 'prosperous,' or 'summer' depending on the hanja. It is a common element in many strong Korean names.HOH
Most Popular Girl Names in North Korea
- #1Mi-YoungKoreanA traditional Korean name often meaning 'beautiful and eternal' or 'everlasting beauty.' It reflects classic aesthetic values.MI--young
- #2Eun-heeKoreanA Korean name often meaning 'graceful joy' or 'silver pleasure.' It reflects a person of kindness and a happy disposition.EUN--heeh
- #3Sun-heeKoreanA traditional Korean name often meaning 'goodness and joy' or 'virtuous beauty.' It reflects classic moral and aesthetic values.SUN--heeh
- #4Hye-jinKoreanA popular Korean name. Often combining 'bright/shining' with 'precious/pearl,' it suggests a person of outstanding beauty and value.HYE--jin
- #5Ji-yeonKoreanA Korean name meaning 'beautiful wisdom' or 'bright pond.' It is a melodic and elegant choice reflecting grace and intellect.JI--yeon
- #6Soo-jinKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. Often combining 'water/bank' with 'truth/precious,' it suggests a person of depth and integrity.SOO--jin
- #7Hyun-jooKoreanA Korean name often meaning 'virtuous jewel' or 'worthy pillar.' It suggests a person of great value and moral strength.HYUN--jooh
- #8Kyung-sookKoreanA traditional Korean name. Often combining 'capital city' with 'pure/chaste,' it carries a sense of urban elegance and moral virtue.KYUNG--sook
- #9Young-sookKoreanA traditional Korean name often meaning 'flowering and pure' or 'prosperous and virtuous.' It reflects classic aesthetic values.YOUNG--sook
- #10Soon-jaKoreanA traditional Korean name. Often combining 'mild/obedient' with 'child,' it reflects classic Confucian values of gentleness and respect.SOON--juh