Joo

Joo is a common Korean surname and also used as a given name, often as a single syllable or as part of a two-syllable name. In Korean culture, the meaning of a name can vary greatly depending on the hanja (Chinese characters) used to write it. For 'Joo', there are several common hanja with distinct meanings, such as '珠' (pearl, jewel), '週' (week, circumference), and '朱' (vermilion). This flexibility in meaning is characteristic of many Korean names. While historically often part of a longer name, single-syllable names have also been used and continue to be popular.