Korean Girl Names

Meaning: meaning varies by hanja; often read with graceful, auspicious, or orderly imagery

Pronunciation guide: ee-suh

Origin: Korean girl name

A very current Korean girl-name style. Use Yi-seo or I-seo depending on romanisation preference.

Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus graceful or beautiful A, depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-ah

Origin: Korean girl name

A short modern name that feels light and fashionable in recent Korean baby-name lists.

Meaning: great, summer, or sky-like Ha plus allow, govern, or shine Yoon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hah-yoon

Origin: Korean girl name

A popular two-syllable name. Ha-yun and Ha-yoon are both common romanisations.

Meaning: wisdom, knowledge, or purpose Ji plus graceful or beautiful A depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-ah

Origin: Korean girl name

A compact name with a bright modern sound and easy English-language pronunciation.

Meaning: wisdom or knowledge plus peace, safety, or grace depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-ahn

Origin: Korean girl name

Often chosen for its calm, balanced sound; meanings should be checked against the intended hanja.

Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus shine, allow, or govern Yoon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-yoon

Origin: Korean girl name

A long-running favourite in South Korea, also romanised Seo-yoon.

Meaning: beautiful or elegant A plus shining or graceful Yoon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: ah-yoon

Origin: Korean girl name

A soft modern name built from two very common contemporary girl-name syllables.

Meaning: beautiful or elegant A plus jade, neighbour, or refined Rin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: ah-rin

Origin: Korean girl name

A clean, gentle-sounding name that appears in recent Korean girl-name rankings.

Meaning: great or summer Ha plus jade, refined, or neighbour Rin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hah-rin

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar modern name with a gentle sound and flexible hanja possibilities.

Meaning: beginning, poetry, or vision Si plus graceful A depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: see-ah

Origin: Korean girl name

A short, bright name; romanisations may appear as Sia or Si-a.

Meaning: wisdom, purpose, house, rain, or universe depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-oo

Origin: Korean girl name

A common unisex Korean given name that also works well for girls. Meaning depends strongly on hanja.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose plus abundance, softness, or freedom depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-yoo

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern girl-name choice with a smooth, open ending.

Meaning: great or summer Ha plus grace, kindness, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hah-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean girl name with a soft ending and many possible hanja meanings.

Meaning: excellent, graceful, or long-lived Su plus beautiful A depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soo-ah

Origin: Korean girl name

A concise name that keeps the popular two-syllable Korean pattern.

Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yu plus elegant Na depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoo-nah

Origin: Korean girl name

A widely recognised Korean girl name, also familiar internationally through public figures and sport.

Meaning: better or graceful Na plus kindness, grace, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: nah-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A gentle name often read as warm and polished in Korean contexts.

Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus beautiful, lotus, or connection Yeon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-yun

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic modern favourite. Seo-yun, Seo-yoon, and Seo-yeon can overlap in English spelling.

Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus elegant Na depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yeh-nah

Origin: Korean girl name

A friendly, light name that is easy to read in Hangul.

Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus house, universe, or help Woo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-oo

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern name with a compact shape; often romanised Seou or Seo-u.

Meaning: colour, gather, or talent Chae plus graceful A depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: chae-ah

Origin: Korean girl name

A contemporary name with a stylish first syllable common in Korean girl names.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus shine, allow, or govern Yoon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-yoon

Origin: Korean girl name

A polished name that bridges older familiar style and current baby-name taste.

Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus great, summer, or river Ha depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-hah

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern name with a clear, airy sound.

Meaning: great or summer Ha plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hah-yun

Origin: Korean girl name

A soft-sounding girl name with several possible hanja readings.

Meaning: many, all, or generous Da plus grace, kindness, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: dah-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A warm modern name that can suggest abundance and kindness when written with matching hanja.

Meaning: clever, gentle, or people-minded Min plus wisdom Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: min-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A very familiar Korean girl name with an intelligent, classic feel.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus clever, gentle, or people-minded Min depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-min

Origin: Korean girl name

A common unisex name; it can lean feminine or masculine depending on context and person.

Meaning: wisdom and grace or favour depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-hyeh

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic meaning-led name where wisdom is a strong and familiar reading.

Meaning: kindness, grace, or silver Eun plus wisdom Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: eun-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name with a gentle, intelligent feel.

Meaning: kindness, grace, or silver Eun plus auspicious or orderly Seo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: eun-suh

Origin: Korean girl name

A soft and polished name that fits modern Korean girl-name patterns.

Meaning: galaxy in native Korean usage, or grace plus river/greatness depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: eun-hah

Origin: Korean girl name

A poetic name because 은하 can mean galaxy in Korean.

Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyeh-jin

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic Korean female name with a refined sound.

Meaning: grace, wisdom, or favour Hye plus garden, origin, or wish Won depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyeh-won

Origin: Korean girl name

A graceful name where the second syllable can change the image strongly.

Meaning: grace or wisdom Hye plus jade, neighbour, or refined Rin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyeh-rin

Origin: Korean girl name

An elegant name with a gentle, bright ending.

Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus precious, truthful, or treasure Jin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soo-jin

Origin: Korean girl name

A well-established Korean girl name with a classic feel.

Meaning: excellent or long-lived Su plus clever, gentle, or people-minded Min depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soo-min

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name whose sound is soft but not overly decorative.

Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus bright, guest, or elegant Bin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soo-bin

Origin: Korean girl name

A common unisex name that is often used for girls as well as boys.

Meaning: clever or gentle Min plus auspicious, orderly, or refined Seo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: min-suh

Origin: Korean girl name

A popular-feeling Korean girl name with balanced syllables.

Meaning: people, cleverness, or gentleness Min plus jewel, excellence, or state Ju depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: min-joo

Origin: Korean girl name

Also a Korean word for democracy, so context and hanja matter.

Meaning: abundant, gentle, or precious Yu plus truthful, precious, or treasure Jin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoo-jin

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar unisex Korean name, also often rendered Eugene in English contexts.

Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yeh-jin

Origin: Korean girl name

A graceful and recognisable Korean girl name.

Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus kindness, grace, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yeh-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A soft name with a gentle ending and a polished modern feel.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus kindness, grace, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name that can also be read as a Korean verb phrase in another context, so full name matters.

Meaning: sun, sea, or bright Hae plus garden, origin, or wish Won depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hae-won

Origin: Korean girl name

A calm, elegant name with nature or place-like imagery depending on hanja.

Meaning: beautiful, added, or family Ga plus kindness, grace, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: gah-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A warm two-syllable name with a gentle modern sound.

Meaning: colour, gather, or talent Chae plus garden, origin, or wish Won depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: chae-won

Origin: Korean girl name

A fashionable Korean girl name with many possible character pairings.

Meaning: many or generous Da plus wisdom, grace, or favour Hye depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: dah-hyeh

Origin: Korean girl name

A clear meaning-led option when written with hanja for generosity and wisdom.

Meaning: many, all, or generous Da plus benevolence or person In depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: dah-in

Origin: Korean girl name

A compact modern name with a thoughtful, humane feel in some readings.

Meaning: clear, small, or elegant So plus lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soh-yun

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean female name with a soft, literary sound.

Meaning: sky or heaven in native Korean

Pronunciation guide: hah-neul

Origin: Korean girl name

A native Korean word name. It is not dependent on hanja for its core meaning.

Meaning: love in older native Korean usage

Pronunciation guide: dah-som

Origin: Korean girl name

A native Korean-style name with a warm, affectionate meaning.

Meaning: shine or be bright in Korean

Pronunciation guide: bit-nah

Origin: Korean girl name

A native Korean name connected directly with brightness.

Meaning: worth, reward, or fulfilment in Korean

Pronunciation guide: boh-ram

Origin: Korean girl name

A meaningful native Korean word name with a grounded, positive feel.

Meaning: love in Korean

Pronunciation guide: sah-rang

Origin: Korean girl name

A direct native Korean word name. It is clear and meaningful, but can feel very literal.

Meaning: wisdom or cleverness in native Korean

Pronunciation guide: seul-gee

Origin: Korean girl name

A native Korean name with a direct virtue meaning.

Meaning: country or nation in Korean

Pronunciation guide: nah-rah

Origin: Korean girl name

A native Korean word name; context decides whether it feels personal, patriotic, or poetic.

Meaning: lily in Korean

Pronunciation guide: nah-ree

Origin: Korean girl name

A floral native Korean name with a simple, gentle sound.

Meaning: spring in Korean

Pronunciation guide: bom

Origin: Korean girl name

A short seasonal name; it may appear alone or as part of longer names.

Meaning: winter in Korean

Pronunciation guide: gyeo-ool

Origin: Korean girl name

A seasonal native Korean word name with a quiet, distinctive feel.

Meaning: sky, great, or divine gift depending on reading

Pronunciation guide: hah-ram

Origin: Korean girl name

Often understood through modern Korean naming style; exact meaning can vary by intended spelling and hanja.

Meaning: one in Korean, or great/summer plus Na depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hah-nah

Origin: Korean girl name

A simple name with both native Korean and possible hanja-style readings.

Meaning: river in older native Korean usage

Pronunciation guide: gah-ram

Origin: Korean girl name

A nature-linked native Korean name that feels calm and literary.

Meaning: clear, bright, or lantern-like in Korean usage

Pronunciation guide: choh-rong

Origin: Korean girl name

A bright native Korean-style name with a sparkling sound.

Meaning: dew in Korean

Pronunciation guide: ee-seul

Origin: Korean girl name

A direct nature word name, delicate and clear in meaning.

Meaning: sunlight or moonlight sparkling on ripples

Pronunciation guide: yoon-seul

Origin: Korean girl name

A poetic Korean word name with water and light imagery.

Meaning: meaning varies; can suggest much, rain, or brightness depending on writing

Pronunciation guide: dah-bee

Origin: Korean girl name

A soft modern name; avoid assigning a fixed meaning without the intended hanja.

Meaning: welcome rain or sweet rain in Korean

Pronunciation guide: dan-bee

Origin: Korean girl name

A clear nature word name connected with needed, refreshing rain.

Meaning: pine tree in Korean

Pronunciation guide: sol

Origin: Korean girl name

A short nature name with evergreen imagery.

Meaning: sea in older Korean usage, or graceful A plus Ra depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: ah-rah

Origin: Korean girl name

A smooth name that can carry sea imagery in native-style interpretations.

Meaning: joyful or pleasant in native Korean-style naming

Pronunciation guide: rah-on

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern native Korean-style name with a cheerful feel.

Meaning: elegant Na plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: nah-yun

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar girl name that can sound floral when Yeon is chosen with lotus-related hanja.

Meaning: lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon plus auspicious or writing Seo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yun-suh

Origin: Korean girl name

A graceful name with literary and floral possibilities.

Meaning: lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon plus house, universe, or help Woo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yun-oo

Origin: Korean girl name

A unisex Korean name that often feels gentle and modern.

Meaning: auspicious, orderly, or refined Seo plus wise or worthy Hyun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-hyun

Origin: Korean girl name

A polished name with an intelligent, capable feel.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus wise, worthy, or virtuous Hyun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-hyun

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar unisex Korean name with strong wisdom associations.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus flower, brave, or bright Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic Korean female name; the second syllable changes the nuance.

Meaning: wise, worthy, or virtuous Hyeon plus jewel, excellence, or state Joo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyun-joo

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name with a steady, traditional feel.

Meaning: flower, glory, or bright Yeong plus beauty Mi depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yung-mee

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic female name with beauty and brightness possibilities.

Meaning: beauty Mi plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: mee-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name with a distinctly classic Korean sound.

Meaning: upright, pure, or proper Jeong plus flower, harmony, or splendour Hwa depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jung-hwa

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic name that can carry purity and harmony when written with matching hanja.

Meaning: upright, pure, or proper Jeong plus wise or worthy Hyun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jung-hyun

Origin: Korean girl name

A strong, balanced unisex name often used in Korean contexts.

Meaning: kindness, grace, or silver Eun plus upright or pure Jeong depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: eun-jung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar female name with gentle virtue readings.

Meaning: clever or gentle Min plus upright or pure Jeong depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: min-jung

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic Korean girl name with a calm, thoughtful feel.

Meaning: goodness or virtue Seon plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: sun-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A traditional-feeling name with benevolent and bright possibilities.

Meaning: clear, small, or elegant So plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soh-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name that can feel understated and graceful.

Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyeh-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A meaning-led name where both syllables can carry intelligent or gracious readings.

Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus benefit, order, or jewel Ri depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyeh-ree

Origin: Korean girl name

A short, familiar name with a bright modern sound.

Meaning: shine, allow, or govern Yoon plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoon-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A polished girl name with strong contemporary familiarity.

Meaning: shine, allow, or govern Yoon plus auspicious or orderly Seo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoon-suh

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern unisex-leaning name with a refined sound.

Meaning: shine, allow, or govern Yoon plus graceful A depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoon-ah

Origin: Korean girl name

A well-known Korean girl name with a smooth international feel.

Meaning: jewel, excellence, or state Joo plus grace, kindness, or silver Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: joo-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A gentle name that can suggest generosity or blessing when written with matching hanja.

Meaning: jewel, excellence, or state Joo plus wise or worthy Hyun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: joo-hyun

Origin: Korean girl name

A steady, familiar name with a cultivated feel.

Meaning: victory or rising Seung plus joy or brightness Hee depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: seung-hee

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic name that can carry success and brightness readings.

Meaning: wise, worthy, or virtuous Hyun plus wisdom or place Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyun-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean name with a thoughtful, grounded feel.

Meaning: wise or virtuous Hyun plus auspicious, orderly, or writing Seo depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyun-suh

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern-feeling name with a clear intellectual note.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus support, garden, or origin Won depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-won

Origin: Korean girl name

A common unisex name; it can also be understood as support in Korean word usage.

Meaning: grace, kindness, or silver Eun plus colour, gather, or talent Chae depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: eun-chae

Origin: Korean girl name

A modern name with a soft first syllable and stylish second syllable.

Meaning: wisdom or purpose Ji plus excellent, water, or number Su depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: jee-soo

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar unisex Korean name, widely recognised through contemporary culture.

Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soo-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar girl name also known through Korean entertainment culture.

Meaning: treasure or protection Bo plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: boh-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A classic-modern name with a warm, bright feel.

Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yoo plus upright or affection Jeong depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoo-jung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean girl name with a balanced, polished sound.

Meaning: many or generous Da plus beauty Mi depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: dah-mee

Origin: Korean girl name

A short name with a soft ending and modern simplicity.

Meaning: clear or elegant So plus joy or brightness Hee depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: soh-hee

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar girl name with a light, graceful sound.

Meaning: elegant Na plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: nah-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A recognisable Korean female name with a classic shape.

Meaning: wisdom, favour, or grace Hye plus excellent, water, or long-lived Su depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyeh-soo

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name with elegant and refined possible readings.

Meaning: glass in Korean word usage, or gentle Yu plus benefit/order Ri depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yoo-ree

Origin: Korean girl name

A bright, simple name that can have both word-name and hanja-style readings.

Meaning: filial piety or devotion Hyo plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyo-jin

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name with a strong virtue-note when Hyo is chosen for filial piety.

Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: suh-jin

Origin: Korean girl name

A common unisex name that works well in modern Korean naming style.

Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yeh-jee

Origin: Korean girl name

A short, stylish name with an intelligent and graceful feel.

Meaning: colour, gather, or talent Chae plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: chae-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar modern name with a fashionable first syllable.

Meaning: many or generous Da plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: dah-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A warm name whose meaning depends on the exact hanja pairing.

Meaning: clever or gentle Min plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: min-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean girl name with a classic-modern feel.

Meaning: beauty Mi plus elegant Na depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: mee-nah

Origin: Korean girl name

A simple, internationally accessible name that appears in Korean and other cultures.

Meaning: filial piety or devotion Hyo plus jade, refined, or neighbour Rin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hyo-rin

Origin: Korean girl name

A distinctive name with a strong opening syllable.

Meaning: goodness or virtue Seon plus beauty Mi depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: sun-mee

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean female name with virtue and beauty readings.

Meaning: treasure or protection Bo plus beauty Mi depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: boh-mee

Origin: Korean girl name

A warm and approachable name with a gentle ending.

Meaning: great or summer Ha plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: hah-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar name that can sound bright, generous, or seasonal depending on hanja.

Meaning: victory or rising Seung plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: seung-yun

Origin: Korean girl name

A familiar Korean girl name with a polished sound.

Meaning: graceful or beautiful A plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: ah-yung

Origin: Korean girl name

A soft name with a bright second syllable.

Meaning: beautiful or fine in Korean word usage, or high Go plus grace Eun depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: go-eun

Origin: Korean girl name

A gentle name that can be read through native Korean or hanja-style meaning.

Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus jade, refined, or neighbour Rin depending on hanja

Pronunciation guide: yeh-rin

Origin: Korean girl name

A stylish modern name with a graceful first syllable.