Korean Names

savior, deliverer

Lotus flower

mouth, muzzle, snout; also a surname derived from a place name

door, gate; literary, culture; ask, inquire; pattern, design

Literate and joyful

unknown, possibly related to 'moon' or 'beautiful'

star

face, surface, aspect; cotton

bright, clear, intelligent

Bright, luminous pearl

elegant, graceful; or refers to a type of pear tree

various, depending on origin

graceful, elegant, beautiful, lovely

small, young, or a type of fish

Falling star, meteor

South and talented, or southern excellence

gift of God

Grace, pleasantness, or a short form of longer names

Orchid and joy

Lily

to be beautiful, to be pretty

various meanings depending on hanja combination

masculine, strong, capable

new, fresh

unknown; possibly related to 'new' or 'fresh'

year

peace, tranquility, or soul, spirit

Jewel, pure, symbolizing preciousness and innocence

peace, king, or existence

Willow

bright, clear, pure

To bloom, to open

flower, blossom

gourd, squash

tree, forest, enclosed hunting ground

flat, level, peaceful

arrow; pillar; hair

brave, courageous

Lotus flower

bloom, blossom, bud

unknown

Pung is a surname with multiple possible origins, including a Korean surname and a Danish/Norwegian surname.

blue

Pusan is a variant of Busan, a city in South Korea. It does not have a direct etymological meaning as a personal name.

cloud

Lotus flower

flat, comfortable, easy, convenient

flat, peaceful, calm