Apologies that this post comes so last-minute. I only just discovered I was free, and my policy with Zoom lectures is only to announce those I can attend myself. If I didn’t, this blog would be overwhelmed, turning into a lighter version of the Korean Studies Events Database! (You ...
Traditionally Korean names have been two syllables, each represented by a hanja character with Chinese-Korean roots. However, since the late 20th century, some parents have chosen indigenous Korean words as names, and Duri is an example. 12. Eun (은) There are 30 hanja that read Eun, any...
Oftentimes, when coming up with a Korean name, people choose and create names that resemble their own birth name. However, it is also totally possible for you to create a name and a nickname that is vastly different from your name. If possible, you can also ask your Korean friends for h...
“I’m always worried that someone will recognize me in public,’ Seo Ha-ni said. “So, I’ve never held hands with a boyfriend while walking among the cherry blossoms. I’ve never had fun in water with a boyfriend in the summer, never walked together in the Autumn leaves, and never...
Let’s learn the consonants in the Korean alphabet to start. First, let’s take a look at the English alphabet. Instead of looking at the actual letters, let’s just look at the sounds they make. In doing so, we can find the closest equivalents in the Korean alphabet so that we can...
It is an appropriate name for a baby girl who brings fresh air into your life. 11. Bo-Mi (보미) In the case of a lovely newborn baby girl, the name Bo-Mi is a joyful one that commemorates the coming of a tremendous blessing. When it comes to Korean names, Bo-Mi is a ...
The name of the student in the drama was Yoo Ah-in, and it seems like he just kept using that name! Our identities are indeed closely associated with our names. That's why we thought that artists would put a lot of thought into their stage names. It turns out, however, that many ...
Duri is a Gyeongsang dialect word that means “two.” Korean names have traditionally been two syllables, with each syllable represented by a hanja character with Chinese-Korean roots. However, some parents have given their children names derived from indigenous Korean language, such as Duri, since...
If you hope to have two children, you might love the adorable and tear-worthy name Baek Hyeon.Baekmeans “older brother,” andHyeonmeans “worthy for your baby boy! Our list includes 200 Korean names for boys with some meaning combinations. Remember that different hanja, hanja combinations, ...
Still on the hunt for a unique name for your daughter? These Korean girl names with rare and uncommon meanings may just melt your heart! Choosing a baby name can be fun, but it's a big responsibility. Watch this video to pick up some fun facts that could help you find the perfect ba...