100 Korean Girl Names | Meanings & Hangul Spellings

Korean girl names vary from common names like Ji-woo (지우) and Ji-a (지아) to unique options like Byeol-bit (별빛) and Mi-rae (미래). Korean names can have Sino-Korean roots, like Seo-yeon (서연) or come directly from native Korean words, like Na-ri (나리).

This article includes 100 Korean names for girls with their spellings in English and Korean and their meanings. Browse popular, cute, unique, and pretty names to find the perfect fit for your naming needs.

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How do Korean names work?

Korean names start with the person’s surname and continue with their given name. For example, in the name Kim Min-ji (김민지), the surname is Kim (김) and the given name is Min-ji (민지). Women typically keep their surname after marriage, and children traditionally take the father’s surname. Koreans generally don’t use middle names.

Given names often consist of two syllables. When romanized to Latin script, the two syllables may be separated by a hyphen. Some families traditionally use one shared syllable across the given names of family members in the same generation, while the other syllable varies. For example, siblings may be named Kim Min-ji (김민지) and Kim Soo-ji (김수지).

Most Korean names are written in Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Some are Sino-Korean in origin, meaning they originate from hanja, Chinese characters. These names are typically written in Hangul but have an associated hanja form as well.

Different hanja can have the same Korean pronunciation but different meanings, so a name written in Hangul can have several possible meanings based on the hanja associated with it. For example, several hanja can be pronounced “eun” (“은” in Hangul), but they have different meanings, like “silver,” “grace,” “kindness.” Therefore, the “Eun” in the name Eun-young (은영), for instance, could be represented by different hanja with different meanings.

Native Korean names, however, generally derive directly from Korean vocabulary rather than from hanja. For example, Ga-eul (가을) comes from the Korean word for “autumn” and  doesn’t have a conventional hanja equivalent.

This means that there usually isn’t one fixed English translation for a Korean name. So when exploring Korean girl names and their meanings, it may be useful to consider both the Hangul spelling and pronunciation and any specific associated hanja and their meaning. Two Sino-Korean names can have the same Hangul spelling and pronunciation but different meanings if they are associated with different hanja characters.

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Korean names for girls and their meanings

Below, find Korean girl names and their meanings. Each name includes the spellings in the Latin alphabet and Hangul plus a few possible meanings when the meaning depends on the associated hanja. Some of these names come directly from the Korean language and do not have meanings that depend on hanja; in that case, there’s a note in the “Meanings” column.

Keep in mind that when a name’s meaning varies according to associated hanja, they can have more meanings than what appears here. If you’re in doubt, ask Quillbot’s AI Chat to help you explore the name further.

Popular Korean girl names

These popular Korean girl names are commonly used or widely recognized, and many of them rank among the top-chosen names for baby girls in South Korea in the past few years.

Cute Korean girl names

These cute Korean girl names have a soft, playful, or youthful quality to their sound and/or a meaning we typically perceive as beautiful or cute.

Unique Korean girl names

If you’re looking for a Korean girl name that feels a bit different, these unique options may be a good fit. Some have poetic or evocative meanings and others have unusual sounds and structures.

Pretty Korean girl names

These pretty Korean girl names have soft, elegant, or lyrical sounds and are often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, wisdom, and brightness.

Tips for choosing Korean girl names

Choosing a Korean girl name can be a meaningful way to connect a name with Korean culture and language. But given that Korean names work differently from English ones, it’s worth considering a few factors before making your final decision:

• Decide how much meaning matters: Are you choosing a name based on sound or spelling alone or does meaning matter? If meaning is important to you, check which hanja can be used for the name and what each combination means. This way, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the name’s meaning before choosing it.
• Look into the name’s origin: If origin matters to you, research that too. Some Korean names have Sino-Korean roots, while others come from native Korean vocabulary or have been influenced by international names.
• Consider pronunciation: How does the name sound? Think about how easy it will be for you and others around you to pronounce the name. Korean names are often pronounced differently from how an English speaker might initially read them.
• Try the name and surname together: Consider how the given name sounds alongside the surname. A name that sounds appealing on its own may have a different rhythm when combined with a certain surname. Further, in Korea, the family name usually comes before the given name, but in other cultures, it comes after. If the name will be used across cultures, try out both orders.
• Decide how you want to romanize the name: Korean names can be romanized in several ways. For example, Ji-woo (지우) may also appear as Jiwoo or Ji-u. Choose the romanization that best suits your context, and use it consistently.
• Check for famous people with the name: Google the name to see which public figures come up. Does the name belong to a K-Pop idol? A historical figure? These people can affect how a name is perceived, so it’s worth taking a quick look into this.

Korean names for girls: The complete list

This list contains all the names mentioned in this article, with just one romanization and their spellings in Hangul, so you can easily scan for names whose spelling or sound you like without thinking about meanings and hanja.

• A-ra (아라)
• A-ram (아람)
• A-ri (아리)
• A-rin (아린)
• A-yun (아윤)
• Ae-ri (애리)
• Bit-na-ra (빛나라)
• Bo-bae (보배)
• Bo-kyung (보경)
• Bo-mi (보미)
• Bo-ra (보라)
• Byeol (별)
• Byeol-bi (별비)
• Byeol-bit (별빛)
• Chae-i (채이)
• Chae-won (채원)
• Cho-rong (초롱)
• Da-bin (다빈)
• Da-eun (다은)
• Da-hye (다혜)
• Da-rae (다래)
• Da-sol (다솔)
• Dan-bi (단비)
• Do-yeon (도연)
• Du-ri (두리)
• Eun-bi (은비)
• Eun-chae (은채)
• Eun-ha (은하)
• Eun-hee (은희)
• Eun-ji (은지)
• Eun-kyung (은경)
• Ga-eul (가을)
• Ga-ram (가람)
• Ga-yeong (가영)
• Gu-reum (구름)
• Gu-seul (구슬)
• Ha-eun (하은)
• Ha-na (하나)
• Ha-rin (하린)
• Ha-yeon (하연)
• Ha-yoon (하윤)
• Hae-na (해나)
• Hye-jin (혜진)
• Hye-won (혜원)
• I-seo (이서)
• I-seul (이슬)
• Jan-di (잔디)
• Ji-a (지아)
• Ji-ae (지애)
• Ji-an (지안)
• Ji-hye (지혜)
• Ji-woo (지우)
• Ji-yoo (지유)
• Jin-a (진아)
• Joo-mi (주미)
• Mi-rae (미래)
• Mi-seon (미선)
• Mi-yeon (미연)
• Min-deul-le (민들레)
• Min-ji (민지)
• Min-seo (민서)
• Mirinae (미리내)
• Na-bi (나비)
• Na-eun (나은)
• Na-ra (나라)
• Na-rae (나래)
• Na-ri (나리)
• Na-yeon (나연)
• No-eul (노을)
• Ra-on (라온)
• Sa-rang (사랑)
• Sae-byeok (새벽)
• Sae-i (새이)
• Sae-rom (새롬)
• Se-bin (세빈)
• Se-ol (설)
• Seon-mi (선미)
• Seon-young (선영)
• Seo-a (서아)
• Seo-hyeon (서현)
• Seo-yeon (서연)
• Seo-yoon (서윤)
• Seul-gi (슬기)
• Si-a (시아)
• So-mang (소망)
• So-ra (소라)
• So-ye (소예)
• Sol (솔)
• Soo-a (수아)
• Ye-da-um (예다움)
• Ye-eun (예은)
• Ye-na (예나)
• Ye-ji (예지)
• Yeo-reum (여름)
• Yeon-woo (연우)
• Yu-ju (유주)
• Yu-mi (유미)
• Yu-na (유나)
• Yun-jin (윤진)
• Yun-seo (윤서)

Frequently asked questions about Korean names for girls

What are some Korean American girl names?

Some Korean American girl names are:

• Hana (하나): one
• Mina (미나): beautiful and graceful child
• Yuna (유나): gentle, graceful, abundant
• Sora (소라): conch shell
• A-ri (아리): beautiful, graceful, elegant

Korean American girl names often include options that are easy to pronounce in both Korean and English, and they may be romanized in a way that’s easy for English speakers to pronounce, and may not have hyphens between syllables.

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What are some common Korean names?

Some common Korean names are listed below.

• Korean surnames: Kim (김), Lee or Yi (이), Park or Bak (박), Choi (최), and Jung / Jeong (정)
• Korean girl names: Seo-yeon (서연), Seo-yoon (서윤), Ha-yoon (하윤), and Ha-eun (하은)
• Korean boy names: Seo-jun (서준), Ha-jun (하준), Do-yun (도윤), Eun-woo (은우), and Min-jun (민준)
• Gender-neutral Korean names: Ji-min (지민), Ji-woo (지우), Ji-an (지안), and Yeon-woo (연우)

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