Traditional North Korea Names

Wisdom, virtue, and often 'hyun' meaning worthy or able

Wisdom, intellect, knowledge, perception, ambition

Wisdom, intelligence

Wisdom and grace, or other combinations depending on hanja

Gold, excellent, vigorous, or bright

Truth, joy, or precious, depending on hanja

Precious, real, summer, sky; often combined for deeper meanings.

Truth, prosperity, jewel, jade, or brave

Lineage, bell, or clan

Esteemed, iron

Great lineage, distinguished family

Esteemed, virtuous, or ancestral; implying honor and respect.

Talented, handsome, or king

Talented and heavenly, or outstanding and courageous

Righteous, calm, loyal, or central

Healthy, peaceful, happy, prosperous, or strong.

Energetic, foundation, rising, or various other meanings depending on hanja.

Light, glory, vast, broad

Light, broad, great, or vast

Respectful and clever, or bright and keen

Bright, joy, or glory and wisdom/cleverness

Honored, respected, or scenery, capital

Honored and bright

Respected beauty, honorable and beautiful person

Ten thousand, extended; often implies prosperity and longevity

Beauty, beautiful

Beautiful and calm/serene

Beautiful orchid

Beautiful and pure, often associated with wisdom and goodness.

Clever, quick, or people/citizen

Clever and talented

Clever, quick, talented, handsome

Bright, clear, intelligent, or illustrious

Bright and joyful

Bright and pure

Bright, clear, and virtuous stone, implying wisdom and strength.

South, male

Jade forest

Daughter of jewel

Peace, tranquility

Dragon

Mutual, noble, or often associated with 'always' or 'bright'

Mutual, virtuous, bright, worthy, profound

Comfortable, dignified; or felicitous omen, to open (as a surname)

Stone, rock, grand, pillar

Good, virtuous, benevolent, or immortal, transcendent

Ascend, victory, inheritance; often used in combination with other characters.

Ascending, inheriting, or succeeding (Seung) and vast, grand, or bright (Ho)