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Korea names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Korea names

  • Korea names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Korea Girl Names

48 girl names of Korea origin — showing top 48

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아리
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Beautiful
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Ailee can mean 'beautiful', 'brightness', or 'brilliant' in Korean.
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도래, which means 'arrival' or 'come'.
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sea, ocean
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clear or bright
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joy, happiness
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Precious (jin) and happiness (hee).
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a beautiful gem
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bear
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Fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage and Korean radishes, flavored with various seasonings.
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Pearl
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Beautiful and artful
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명 (Myung)
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Beautiful, elegant
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sunlight
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Refers to 'the sun'
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to grow, to rise
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Often means 'pure' or 'innocent'.
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The name may mean 'stone' or have connotations of a dignified presence.
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Pure and secret
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New generation
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A beautiful blossom.
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Pure
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Excellent Truth
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a willow tree's beauty or grace
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Rare jewel
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Meaning 'elegant and beautiful'
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Combination of 'Yul' meaning 'moon' and 'Emi' meaning 'beautiful'.
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dew
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a plant or a willow tree
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A beloved name with deep roots
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Korea Boy Names

44 boy names of Korea origin — showing top 44

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great, mighty
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Great warrior
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Greatness, excellence.
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a strong man
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wisdom, knowledge
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A beloved name with deep roots
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graceful or elegant
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Greatness
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bright, radiant
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the one who is capable
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Conductor
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ritual, bell
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talented and accomplished
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The name is composed of ‘jae’ meaning 'talent' or 'wealth' and ‘kwon’ meaning 'authority' or 'power'.
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To bring success or good fortune.
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handsome, talented
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riches and beauty
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to be prosperous, to shine
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Nine
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기운
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the 'Defender'
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Strong and sturdy
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brightness
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Ruler or king
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culture, literature
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beautiful
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나다가, 있다
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A surname meaning 'ba,n'.
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means 'to live'
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Elder brother
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auspicious
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First
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Understanding and protecting
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A beloved name with deep roots
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to be victorious
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to flower; blossom

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Korea Unisex Names

21 gender-neutral names of Korea origin — showing top 21

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A name that can mean 'growing', 'wealthy', or 'splendid', depending on the hanja used.
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a great or large
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Wise, virtuous
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the pearl
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wisdom, intelligence
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Beloved
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A name meaning 'bell' in Korean
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gold
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Stream, joy
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To rise or shine
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love, affection
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eternal; brilliant
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Plum tree, excellent
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Success; accomplishment
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순 -
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shine; allow; consent