Are you looking for a Korean baby name? Korean names come from a long history of unique naming practices on the Korean Peninsula, which is comprised of both North Korea and South Korea. Come browse our collection of exciting Korean baby names.

Traditional Korean naming practices are based on generation names, which means that one element (or character) of the child's name is his own, unique name, and the other character is given to all other children of the same sex and generation in the same family -- such as siblings and cousins. In this manner, each child has a name that is distinct, yet also related. This practice may not be as common in more metropolitan areas where the families are further apart or are otherwise widespread, and it's not practiced anymore at all in North Korea, except within the immediate family.

Female Korean names often have meanings that deal with the natural world, purity, goodness and other desirable feminine qualities. Male names will often have the theme of prosperity, strength and wisdom. The names we have listed here have been "romanized," which means they are written using Roman letters instead of using the native alphabet of the Korean language (hangul).

Check out our list of Korean baby names, along with their meanings!

Korean Names for Baby Boys

Bon-Hwa: This name means either "most glorious" or "utmost glory."

Chung-Ho: This name means "righteous lake."

Dae-Ho: Do you love the water? This name uses the elements "great" and "lake."

Dong-Yul: This name means "passion of the east."

Duck-Hwan: This name means "virtue returns."

Hak-Kun: This name means "literature root or origin."

Il-Sung: This presidential name, which was borne by North Korean President Kim Il-Sung (1912-1994) means "superiority."

In-Su: This name means "preserving wisdom."

Jung-Hwa: This name uses the elements of "righteous" and "rich."

Kang-Dae: For a sturdy, strong boy, this name means "strong" and "big."

Kyubok: This name is composed of the elements "standard" and "eminence."

Man-Shik: This name means "deeply rooted."

Mun-Hee: This name means "literate, educated, shining."

Myung-Ki: This name uses elements meaning "bright" and "arise."

Nam-Kyu: This name is composed of elements meaning "south" and "standard."

Shin: This name means "faith, trust and belief."

Won-Shik: This name means "head of the root" and is borne by former South Korean Prime Minister Chung Won-Shik.

Yong-Sun: This name uses the elements "valor" and "respect."

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Korean Names for Baby Girls

Ae-Cha: This name means "loving daughter."

Bong-Cha: This name means "superior daughter."

Chin-Sun: This name uses elements meaning "precious" and "obedience, goodness."

Choon-Hee: This lovely name means "spring girl."

Chung-Ae: This name means "righteous love."

Eun-Kyung: This name is composed of elements meaning "silver, gem" and "graceful."

Hee-Young: This name comes from the elements "pleasure" and "prosperity."

He-Ran: Meaning "grace" and "orchid," this name is perfect for a flower-loving family.

Ho-Sook: This name comes from elements meaning "lake" and "purity."

Jae-Hwa: Simply put, this name means "pile of beauty."

Jin-Kyong: This name means "bright truth."

Mee-Yon: This name is composed of characters meaning "beauty" and "lotus blossom."

Mi-Cha: This name means "beautiful girl."

Mi-Ok: This name means "beautiful pearl."

Mun-Hee: This name, perfect for parents hoping for a book-lover, means "literate, educated" and "girl."

Sook-Joo: This name comes from characters meaning "purity" and "jewel."

Sun-Hi: THis name means "obedience and joy."

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There are many unique Korean names to choose from. Use one of the ones we have listed here, or combine elements to form a clever new name. It's easy to pick a name if you can find meanings you like, and choosing a Korean name for your child is just the beginning of the fun!

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