Korean Name Generator
This service would allow users to create a Korean name based on their birth month, day, and year. The user would select their birth date, and the service would use traditional Korean naming conventions to generate a personalized Korean name. It could be useful for people who want to learn about their Korean name or for people who are of Korean descent and want to connect with their cultural heritage.
Female Korean Name Generator
Step One: Let's generate Last name. Please select each question.
Step Two: Let's generate First name. Please select one option of the below qustions.
Step Three: Hit below the 'See Your Korean Name'
Male Korean Name Generator
Step One: Let's generate Last name. Please select each question.
Step Two: Let's generate First name. Please select one option of the below qustions.
Step Three: Hit below the 'See Your Korean Name'
Genderless Korean Name Generator
Step One: Let's generate Last name. Please select each question.
Step Two: Let's generate First name. Please select one option of the below qustions.
Step Three: Hit below the 'See Your Korean Name'
About Korean Name
Structure of Korean Names
- This comes first in Korean names, unlike in many Western naming conventions where the family name is last.
- Korean surnames are usually one syllable, though a few rare ones have two syllables (e.g., Namgung or Seonu).
- Common surnames include Kim (김), Lee (이, often romanized as Yi or Rhee), Park (박), Choi (최), and Jung (정). These five surnames alone cover a huge portion of the Korean population—about 45% of Koreans have Kim or Lee as their family name!
- The family name is passed down through generations and is tied to clan lineage, often linked to a specific geographic origin in Korea (e.g., the Gimhae Kim clan).
- This follows the family name and is typically two syllables, though one-syllable given names exist too.
- Given names are chosen by parents and often carry specific meanings based on the hanja (Chinese characters) used to write them. Hanja isn’t always written out these days, but it still influences the meaning behind the name.
- For example, a name like "Ji-hoon" (지훈) might combine "Ji" (wisdom) and "Hoon" (merit or teaching), reflecting the parents’ hopes for their child.
- A typical Korean name is three syllables total: one for the family name and two for the given name (e.g., Kim Min-seo, Park Ji-hoon).
- In formal or traditional contexts, the full name is written without spaces between the family and given names in Korean script (e.g., 김민서 for Kim Min-seo).
How Korean Names Are Formed
- Hanja Influence: Historically, Korean names were written in hanja, and each syllable of the given name would correspond to a specific character with its own meaning. Even though hangul (the Korean alphabet) is now standard, many parents still pick names based on hanja meanings.
- Generational Naming: In some families, siblings or cousins share a syllable in their given name, called a "dollimja" (돌림자). For example, siblings might be named Kim Min-ji and Kim Min-su, where "Min" is the shared generational marker.
- Gender Neutrality: Many given names in Korea are unisex (e.g., Ji-won, Soo-min), though some are more commonly associated with one gender over time.
Cultural Notes
- Order in Speech: In Korea, people are usually addressed by their full name or by a title (e.g., "Kim Min-seo-ssi" for politeness), not just their given name, unless they’re very close.
- Romanization: When written in English, there’s no single standard—Kim Min-seo might write her name as Minseo Kim, Min-Seo Kim, or even just Minseo, depending on preference.
- Meaning Matters: Parents often consult fortune tellers, name experts, or family traditions to pick a name that’s harmonious (based on sound) and meaningful (based on hanja).
Example Breakdown
Take "Lee Soo-jin":- Lee (이): Family name, one of the most common in Korea.
- Soo (수): Could mean "excellence" or "longevity" in hanja.
- Jin (진): Might mean "truth" or "precious."
- Together, it’s a name that might reflect a wish for an excellent and truthful life.
