Kyung-ho

Kyung-ho is a traditional Korean given name. Like many Korean names, it is composed of two Sino-Korean syllables, each with multiple possible hanja (Chinese characters) and thus multiple potential meanings. The specific hanja chosen by parents determine the precise meaning of the name. 'Kyung' (경) can mean 'respect, honor, admire' or 'scenery, view', among others, while 'Ho' (호) can mean 'bright, clear, vast, grand' or 'tiger'. The combination 'honored and bright' is a common and auspicious interpretation.

Korean names are often chosen for their positive meanings and the hope they convey for the child's future. The practice of using hanja for names dates back centuries, though in modern South Korea, names are frequently written in Hangul (the Korean alphabet) without specifying the hanja, leading to a variety of possible underlying meanings for the same Hangul spelling. The name Kyung-ho typically evokes qualities of respect, intelligence, and prominence.