33 Unique and Cute Korean Girl Names & Meaning

Korean is the native language of more than 80 million people. I have selected 33 Korean girl names with meanings also included.

Nayeon

Nayeon means ”radiant” or ”bright” in Korean.

Jiyeon

Jiyeon is symbolizing “beautiful wisdom” or “intelligent grace.” Jiyeon is made of the Sino-Korean characters Ji (knowledge, intellect, or wisdom) and yeon (affinity, connection, graceful, or beautiful).

Minjung

Minjung has its origins in Chinese and it means “the people” or “the masses.” In Korea, Minjung was a pro-democracy movement.

Soyeon

The Korean name Soyeon is made of the Hanja So (elegant or auspicious) and Yeon (bright or lotus flower). It means “bright,” ”elegant lotus,” or “wise.”

Yeonju

Yeonju is composed of the hanja ”yeon” (which means lotus) and ”ju” (lord or master).

Minji

Minji is interpreted as quick-witted or clever. I love the shortness of Minji and it can work for any last Korean names.

Mirae

Mirae means ”the future to come” or ”future” in Korean. Yoon Mi-rae is a member of the Korean hip hop trio MFBTY and bears this name.

Yuna

Yuna means ”soft” or ”gentle.” Yuna is also popular in Japan where is a symbol of kindness. In Celtic traditions Yuna means wish.

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Hana

In Korean Hana means “number one.” Hana is also symbolizing ”moon” in Albanian and ”work” in Hawaiian.

Jisoo

Jisoo is composed of Sino-Korean roots, Ji (meaning ”wisdom” and ”intellect”) and soo (meaning ”beautiful” and ”elegant”). Kim ji-soo is a South Korean actress who won Best Actress at the Singapore International Film Festival.

Eunji

Eunji means ”gracious wisdom” or “kindness and wisdom.”

Chaeyeon

Chaeyeon is composed of the Sino-Korean words Chae (color or collect) and yeon whose meaning I have described above. Chaeyeon is also spelled as Chae-yon.

Facts about the Korean language

Korean has borrowed extensively from Chinese characters. These are known as Hanja. The writing system dates from 1443.

The language spoken in North and South Korea is different. In general, Korean lacks grammatical gender.

The word “Koreans” means “Korean people.”

Korea’s alphabet is called Hangul. It was designed in the 15th century to reduce illiteracy.

It is one of the most complicated languages for English speakers to learn.

Verbs always come last in Korean sentences.

Hyerin

Hyerin signifies shining or bright. Hyerin is also spelled Hye-lin. South Korean actress Han Hye-rin starred in the TV drama ”My One and Only.”

Hayeon

Meaning “summer river” or ”beautiful river,” the Korean name Hayeon is composed of the Sino-Korean words Ha (meaning stream, river, or summer) and yeon (the meaning is previously discussed).

Seoyeon

Seoyeon contains the Sino-Korean word ”yeon” and it means ” auspicious and beautiful.”

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Jieun

Jieun is symbolizing “graceful wisdom” or ”perception and mercy.” Among cute Korean girl names, Jieun is one of my favorites.

Eunbi

Eunbi means “silver beauty.”

Naeun

Naeun is also spelled as Na-eun and it means ”grace from love.” Naeun is pronounced Nah-oon.

Dahyun

Dahyun means “Great and virtue.” So if you’re looking for a unique Korean name, Dahyun is a lovely choice.

Dayeon

”Beautiful lotus.”

Jiwon

Jiwon is made of the Sino-Korean words Ji (wisdom) and won (round). Jiwon can be a good choice among parents who are fantasy lovers.

Serin

In Korean Serin is meaning “light of jade.” Serin also signifies tranquility in Arabic and cool in Turkish.

How to choose a good Korean name for your baby girl

Korean names are arranged with the surname followed by the given name.

Use a name that is easier to understand across cultures.

Understand the meaning behind the Sino-Korean words.

Ask Korean people for help in naming your baby girl.

Somin

Somin means cleverness and brightness.

Hyuna

Hyuna has a meaning that I like, ”Virtuous beauty.” Hyuna is gaining traction for parents who love names that feel both futuristic and ancient.

Yerin

Yerin is symbolizing ”beautiful gem” or ”wise person.”

Chaewon

Chaewon is composed of the Sino-Korean words Chae (meaning collect or color) and won (meaning complete or circle).

Sohyun

Sohyun means ”wise” or ”bright” and is a perfect option for space-loving parents.

Jinae

Jin means ”real” or ”precious” and ae means ”affection” or ”love.” Jinae is the name of a South Korean singer and a former member of Crystal Moon.

Bora

Also spelled Bo-ra, Bora is a Korean given name, meaning ”purple.” In Turkish Bora means “a strong wind that usually brings rain.”

Sora

Sora means “conch shell” in Korean.

Areum

Areum means ”beauty” in Korean. Areum is also spelled A-reum or Ah-reum. South Korean actress Hong Ah-reum played in the TV series A Bird That Doesn’t Sing.

Seulgi

Seulgi has pure Korean origins with strong meanings, ”intelligence” or ”cleverness.” The name Seulgi is the perfect mix of simplicity and sweetness.

Chaerin

Chaerin means ”gleaming gem.”