South Korea Baby Names
Korean baby names favor soft two-syllable forms and nature meanings.
South Korea baby naming trends in Asia combine local tradition and global favorites. South Korea is also known as Republic of Korea.
Current high-interest names include boys like Seo-jun, Ha-joon, Do-yun and girls like Seo-yeon, Ha-yoon, Ji-woo. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in South Korea
- #1Seo-junKoreanA very popular Korean boy's name. It often combines 'felicitous' with 'talented/handsome,' reflecting a bright and capable personality.SEO--jun
- #2Ha-joonKoreanA very popular Korean boy's name. It often combines 'summer/grand' with 'talented/handsome,' reflecting high aspirations for the child.HA--joon
- #3Do-yunKoreanA popular Korean name. While meanings vary by hanja, it often combines 'path/way' with 'to allow/consent,' suggesting a person who is principled and harmonious.DO--yun
- #4Si-wooKoreanA common Korean boy's name. Often combining 'starting/beginning' with 'protection/universe,' it suggests a child of grand spirit and care.SI--wooh
- #5Min-junKoreanA very popular Korean boy's name. It often combines 'quick/clever' with 'talented/handsome,' reflecting high parental aspirations.MIN--jun
- #6Ye-junKoreanA popular Korean boy's name. Often combining 'talented/handsome' with 'talented/ruler,' it reflects high parental expectations.YE--jun
- #7Eun-wooKoreanA popular Korean name. Often combining 'grace/favor' with 'house/universe' or 'excellent,' it suggests a person of broad mind and kindness.EUN--wooh
- #8Ji-hoKoreanA popular Korean name. It often combines 'wisdom/intellect' with 'vast/great,' reflecting aspirations for its namesake's success.JI--hoh
- #9Ju-wonKoreanA popular Korean name. It often combines 'circumference/all' with 'origin/source,' reflecting a foundational and all-encompassing nature.JU--won
- #10Woo-jinKoreanA popular Korean boy's name. Often combining 'universe/house' with 'truth/precious,' it suggests a foundational and sincere spirit.WOO--jin
Most Popular Girl Names in South Korea
- #1Seo-yeonKoreanA common Korean girl's name. It often combines 'felicitous' with 'prolong/beautiful,' suggesting an enduring and graceful nature.SEO--yeon
- #2Ha-yoonKoreanA common Korean girl's name. It often combines 'summer/allow' with 'shining/sleek,' suggesting a radiant and harmonious personality.HA--yoon
- #3Ji-wooKoreanA common Korean name. It often combines 'will/purpose' with 'protection/universe,' suggesting a child of strong character and broad mind.JI--wooh
- #4Ha-eunKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. Often combining 'summer' or 'grand' with 'grace/mercy,' it suggests a person of great kindness and warmth.HA--eun
- #5Seo-hyunKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. Often combining 'felicitous/auspicious' with 'virtuous/wise,' it suggests a person of outstanding character.SEO--hyun
- #6Chae-wonKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. While meanings vary by hanja, it often combines 'collect/gather' with 'origin/source,' suggesting a foundational beauty.CHAE--won
- #7Ji-yooKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. It often combines 'wisdom' with 'abundant' or 'reason,' suggesting a person of clarity and prosperity.JI--yooh
- #8Si-eunKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. Often combining 'poem/verse' with 'grace/mercy,' it suggests a creative and kind personality.SI--eun
- #9Da-eunKoreanA popular Korean girl's name. Often combining 'much/great' with 'grace' or 'silver,' it suggests a person who is exceptionally favored and precious.DA--eun
- #10Ye-seoKoreanA common Korean girl's name. Often combining 'art/talent' with 'dawn/auspicious,' it suggests a person of creative and bright spirit.YE--seoh
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