Kyung-mi

Kyung-mi is a traditional Korean given name for females. Like many Korean names, it is composed of two Sino-Korean elements, each with multiple possible meanings depending on the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen. 'Kyung' (경) can mean 'respect,' 'honor,' 'scenery,' or 'capital,' while 'Mi' (미) almost universally means 'beauty.' The combination 'Kyung-mi' is often chosen to convey the meaning of 'respected beauty' or 'beautiful scenery.'

Korean names are often chosen by parents to reflect virtues, hopes, or auspicious meanings for their child. The specific hanja used for Kyung-mi would be decided at the time of naming, giving a precise nuance to the general meaning. It has been a relatively common name in South Korea, particularly popular in the mid to late 20th century, embodying a desire for a daughter to be both beautiful and virtuous.