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Korean names are a combination of the family name and the last name, and they are used in the same manner by both North and South Koreans. Like Chinese names, Korean names are also made of two Sino-Korean morphemes. Traditionally, family names consisted of only one syllable which was later sub-divided into clans that are identified by specific places and origin.
The names mostly depend on Chinese characters, Hanja. Like most other cultures, korean names are also centered around goodness, beauty, purity and good morals.
We bring to you the most popular Korean baby girl names that have pleasing meanings.
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- ❯108 Korean Girl Names
- ❯Infographic: Popular Korean Girl Names With Meanings
- ❯Frequently Asked Questions
- ❯Look Up For Many More Names
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |  Girl | Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun | |
| | Girl | Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon | |
| | Girl | Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence | |
| |  Unisex | A person who follows principle | |
| | Girl | Jade; Nimble; Quick; Humble; Hardworking; Well-mannered; River; Lotus; A gift from Allah | |
| | Girl | Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory | |
| | Girl | Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man | |
| | Girl | A calm and tranquil person; Lion | |
| | Girl | A beautiful woman | |
| | Girl | Hill; Mountain; Season's beginning; Keeper of the keys; Earth | |
| | Girl | From the name of the Asian country | |
| | Girl | Jasmine | |
| | Girl | Yahweh remembers; Beautiful; Graceful; Love | |
| | Girl | Weary girl; Learned; Fine clearing | |
| | Girl | Allow; Consent; Soft; Sleek | |
| | Unisex | Fire; To count; Very beautiful; Big needle | |
| | Girl | A precious flower; Spirit of pink; Flag; Come on | |
| | Girl | Summer; Sunshine; Warmth | |
| | Girl | A sisterly woman; Conch shell; Sky; Nun | |
| | Unisex | Future | |
| | Girl | Art; Talent; Ability; Clear water; Earth | |
| | Girl | Water; Shore; Bank | |
| | Unisex | One with sharp intellect | |
| |  Boy | Intellect; Rich; Abundant; Plentiful | |
| | Girl | Butterfly; Smooth; Boat | |
| | Girl | Rise; Stand up; Begin | |
| | Girl | Grace | |
| | Girl | Filial duty | |
| | Unisex | To know; Wisdom | |
| | Unisex | To walk; Precious child; Intelligence; Elegance | |
| | Girl | Precious; Red; Around; Vermilion red; Cinnabar; Good | |
| | Girl | Southern path or journey; Net for catching birds; Delicious water; Pious woman | |
| | Girl | Defender of mankind; Grow up healthily | |
| | Girl | Pure | |
| | Girl | Deer | |
| | Girl | A loving daughter | |
| | Girl | The ultimate girl | |
| | Girl | The one who seeks truth and goodness in everything; Truth and goodness | |
| | Girl | A girl born at the time of spring | |
| | Girl | Justice and grace | |
| | Girl | Noble and daughter | |
| | Girl | Righteousness | |
| | Girl | Grace with love | |
| | Girl | Grace and affection | |
| | Girl | A graceful gem | |
| | Girl | Complete | |
| | Girl | Graceful and beautiful garden | |
| | Girl | Joy and prosperity; A girl who brings joy and prosperity wherever she goes | |
| | Girl | Grace and brightness | |
| | Girl | Grace and orchid; A graceful orchid | |
| | Girl | A clear lake | |
| | Girl | A beautiful flower | |
| | Girl | One who is filial and gentle | |
| | Girl | Wise and respectful | |
| | Girl | A woman who is loving and clear | |
| | Girl | A wise and beautiful pearl | |
| | Girl | Respect and beauty; One who is rich and prosperous | |
| | Girl | Truth, treasure, and love | |
| | Girl | Truth, treasure, and brightness | |
| | Girl | Honored and beauty | |
| | Girl | Honored and mild | |
| | Girl | Girl in the capital | |
| | Girl | Beautiful daughter | |
| | Girl | Beauty and brightness | |
| | Girl | Beauty and goodness | |
| | Girl | Everlasting beauty | |
| | Girl | Beautiful joy | |
| | Girl | Brightness and wisdom | |
| | Girl | Bright and noble | |
| | Girl | Beautiful pearl | |
| | Girl | An educated and literate girl | |
| | Girl | Brightness and pleasure | |
| | Girl | A bright pearl | |
| | Boy | Brightness | |
| | Girl | Benevolence and pleasure | |
| | Girl | Eternal; Beautiful; Prosperity | |
| | Girl | Treasure, excellence, and truth | |
| | Girl | Excellence and cleverness | |
| | Girl | A perfect lotus flower | |
| | Girl | Gentle and blessed; One with a gentle soul | |
| | Girl | Transcendent; Immortal; Beauty | |
| | Girl | Goodness and noble | |
| | Girl | One with a good and joyful demeanor | |
| | Girl | Enlargement | |
| | Girl | Grand; Magnificent | |
| | Girl | Prosperity, eternal and beautiful | |
| | Girl | The most prosperous of all | |
| | Girl | Mild and flowery | |
| | Girl | Lotus flower; Pleasure | |
| | Girl | Baltic herring | |
| | Girl | Auspicious; Allow; Consent | |
| | Girl | Summer; Great; Talented; Allow or consent | |
| | Girl | Auspicious; Beautiful; Graceful | |
| | Girl | Summer; Great; Talented, Kindness; Mercy; Charity; Silver; Money | |
| | Girl | Wisdom, intellect, perception; Abundant, rich | |
| | Girl | Soo means water, sore, bank, and Ah means beautiful, bud, sprout, elegant, graceful | |
| | Girl | Wisdom, intellect, perception; Rain, house, universe | |
| | Girl | Auspicious; Beautiful; Bud; Sprout; Elegant; Graceful | |
| | Girl | Summer; Great; Talented; Female unicorn | |
| | Girl | Wisdom, intellect, perception; Beautiful, sprout, graceful | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there any unisex Korean names that can be given to girls?
Yes, there are many Korean unisex names that work for both girls and boys. Some good ones are Bo-kyung, Ji-ha, Seo-yun, Jin-sung, Eun-jae, Ki-nam, Hyun-joo, and Mi-sun. The meaning of these names differs according to the hanja used to write every syllable of the name.
2. What is the significance of choosing a name in Korean culture, and how do parents typically choose a name for their daughter?
Korean parents usually prefer those names that signify goodwill and prosperity. They choose names with positive connotations in their meaning and sound. The child’s birth date and time can determine the name chosen for them. The number of strokes of the name in Korean characters is also important to decide on a name. Consulting a fortune teller to choose a name is also a common practice in Korea.
3. Are there any trends in Korean girl names, such as certain syllables or meanings that are currently popular?
Korean given names have two syllables, one is for the biological generation of the child, while the other is the representative syllable for each generation. This syllable was usually given to sons. Today, this syllable is given to daughters also. It can also be omitted sometimes. Also, modern Koreans do not use the generational syllable for many reasons. In recent years, parents choosing a pure Korean name have increased. So many have dropped the generational syllables, which are based on hanja (1).
References
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- An Introduction to Korean Names: Are All Kims the Same?
https://asiasociety.org/korea/introduction-korean-names-are-all-kims-same
Infographic: Popular Korean Girl Names With Meanings
Korean Girl Names With Meanings are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.
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Nisha BharatanB.Tech
Nisha Bharatan is a writer with six years of experience. After completing her engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, she did content marketing courses to complement her interest in writing. Nisha discovered her passion for writing in 2016 when she started documenting her journey into motherhood.
Read full bio of Nisha Bharatan
Rebecca MalachiBSc
Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).
Read full bio of Rebecca Malachi
Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd
Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan.
Read full bio of Trisha Chakraborty
