Browse 173 Korean girl names with Hangul, hanja, meaning and an era column. Search, filter and sort to find names that sound old or new.
A-ra 아라 Say it: AH-RA
To know, or wise; also an ancient word for sea
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A stylish and easy-to-pronounce name popular globally.
아 Part of the native word to know라 Part of the native word to knowCopy Save
A-reum 아름 Say it: AH-REUM
Beauty, or an armful of something
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A gentle name that was highly popular in the 1980s and remains a soft, welcoming choice.
아 Part of the native word for beauty름 Part of the native word for beautyCopy Save
A-yun 아윤 · 雅允 Say it: AH-YUN
An elegant and trusted child
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A modern favorite that sounds delicate and sophisticated.
아 雅 elegant, graceful, or refined · dictionary gloss: elegant, graceful, refined 윤 允 to allow or trust · dictionary gloss: to grant, to allow, to consent Copy Save
Ba-da 바다 Say it: BA-DA
Sea or ocean
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
Evokes a refreshing, deep, and broad-minded personality.
바 Part of the native word for sea다 Part of the native word for seaCopy Save
Ba-ram 바람 Say it: BA-RAM
Wind or wish
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
Represents freedom, movement, and deep desire in modern contexts.
바 Part of the native word for wind람 Part of the native word for windCopy Save
Bit 빛 Say it: BIT
Light or glow.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A sharp, luminous single-syllable name loved for its simplicity.
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Bit-na 빛나 Say it: BEET-NA
Shining or bright
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A pure Korean name meaning 'to shine', highly popular in the late 20th century and still used today.
빛 Light나 To shine or emitCopy Save
Bo-gyeong 보경 · 寶慶 Say it: BO-GYUNG
A treasured celebration, popular for girls born in the 1980s and 1990s.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Murim · How common: common
A solid, bright name that carries a warm and affectionate feeling.
보 寶 treasure · dictionary gloss: treasure, jewel; precious, rare 경 慶 celebration · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate Copy Save
Bo-ram 보람 Say it: BO-RAM
Worthwhile, valuable, or fruitful
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A pure Korean name meaning 'worthwhile', very popular in the late 20th century.
보 Part of the native word for worthwhile람 Part of the native word for worthwhileCopy Save
Bo-yeong 보영 · 寶榮 Say it: BO-YEONG
Treasured glory and honor
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
Commonly given in the 1980s and 1990s, offering a sweet but mature tone.
보 寶 treasure or precious · dictionary gloss: treasure, jewel; precious, rare 영 榮 glory, honor, or flourish · dictionary gloss: glory, honor; flourish, prosper Copy Save
Bom 봄 Say it: BOM
Spring
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A lovely single-syllable name representing warmth and new beginnings.
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Byeol 별 Say it: BYEOL
Star
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A bright, popular single-syllable name for cheerful heroines.
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Chae-a 채아 · 彩雅 Say it: CHAE-AH
A vibrant and elegant person
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
Highly popular for baby girls in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
채 彩 color or vibrant · dictionary gloss: hue, color; variegated colors 아 雅 refined, elegant, or graceful · dictionary gloss: elegant, graceful, refined Copy Save
Chae-hui 채희 · 彩姬 Say it: CHAE-HEE
Vibrant lady, evoking a colorful and beautiful presence.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
In the Joseon era, many women from lower classes had no official given names recorded in family registries.
채 彩 color or vibrant · dictionary gloss: hue, color; variegated colors 희 姬 beauty or lady · dictionary gloss: beauty; imperial concubine Copy Save
Chae-i 채이 · 彩伊 Say it: CHAE-EE
A colorful and glowing person
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A very modern, chic name that has gained traction among young parents in the 2020s.
채 彩 color, glow · dictionary gloss: hue, color; variegated colors 이 伊 she, that person · dictionary gloss: third person pronoun; he, she, this, that Copy Save
Chae-won 채원 · 彩媛 Say it: CHAE-WON
A beautiful woman of vibrant colors and grace.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
In the Joseon era, many women did not have official given names recorded in public family registers.
채 彩 vibrant color · dictionary gloss: hue, color; variegated colors 원 媛 beautiful woman · dictionary gloss: beauty, beautiful woman Copy Save
Chae-yun 채윤 · 彩潤 Say it: CHAE-YOON
A colorful life filled with soft, rich blessings and luster.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
Highly favored by modern parents for its soft, melodious, and sophisticated sound.
채 彩 color, variety, or luster · dictionary gloss: hue, color; variegated colors 윤 潤 soft, moist, or rich · dictionary gloss: soft, moist; sleek; freshen Copy Save
Chan-sol 찬솔 Say it: CHAN-SOL
A native Korean name meaning a pine tree that is full, sturdy, and bright.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A sturdy and refreshing native name popular for boys in recent decades.
찬 filled or packed솔 pine treeCopy Save
Cho-hui 초희 · 楚姬 Say it: CHO-HEE
An elegant lady or beautiful woman, famously used by the Joseon poet Heo Nanseolheon.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Murim · How common: uncommon
In the Joseon era, many women had no official given names recorded in family registries, but upper-class women used elegant names.
초 楚 elegant, neat, or clear · dictionary gloss: name of feudal state; clear 희 姬 beautiful woman or lady · dictionary gloss: beauty; imperial concubine Copy Save
Cho-rong 초롱 Say it: CHO-RONG
Sparkling, glittering, or bright-eyed.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A native Korean name meaning 'sparkling', highly popular in the late 1980s and 1990s.
초 part of the mimetic word for sparkling롱 part of the mimetic word for sparklingCopy Save
Da-eun 다은 · 多恩 Say it: DAH-EUN
One who possesses abundant grace and kindness.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
In the Joseon era, many women did not have official given names recorded in public family registers.
다 多 many or abundant · dictionary gloss: much, many; more than, over 은 恩 grace or kindness · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity Copy Save
Da-in 다인 · 多仁 Say it: DA-IN
A highly benevolent and kind person
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A modern and gentle name with a warm, sophisticated sound.
다 多 many or much · dictionary gloss: much, many; more than, over 인 仁 benevolence, kindness, or humanity · dictionary gloss: humaneness, benevolence, kindness Copy Save
Da-on 다온 Say it: DA-ON
All good things come to you
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A modern, trendy native name with a very positive meaning.
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Da-som 다솜 Say it: DA-SOM
An ancient, poetic native Korean word meaning love.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A native Korean name meaning 'love', popular in the 1990s and 2000s.
다솜 ancient native Korean word meaning loveCopy Save
Da-yun 다윤 · 多潤 Say it: DA-YOON
Abundantly rich, shining, and soft
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A highly trendy name frequently chosen for South Korean baby girls born in the 2010s and 2020s.
다 多 many, abundant · dictionary gloss: much, many; more than, over 윤 潤 rich, shining, soft · dictionary gloss: soft, moist; sleek; freshen Copy Save
Do-hyeon 도현 · 道賢 Say it: DO-HYUN
One who follows the path of wisdom
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Modern, Murim · How common: common
A highly respected name that gained popularity in the 1990s.
도 道 path, way, or truth · dictionary gloss: path, road, street; method, way 현 賢 wise or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Copy Save
Du-ri 두리 Say it: DOO-REE
Two; also means round or together
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
Often given to a second child or used for cute characters.
두 Part of the native word for two리 Part of the native word for twoCopy Save
Eu-tteum 으뜸 Say it: EU-TTEUM
The best, top, first, or peak.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: rare · Native Korean (no hanja)
An encouraging native name given to children to wish them excellence.
으뜸 best, top, first, or peakMedium confidence
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Eun-chae 은채 · 恩彩 Say it: EUN-CHAE
A beautiful grace painted in vibrant colors.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A highly popular modern name for girls, known for its soft and elegant sound.
은 恩 grace or favor · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 채 彩 vibrant color · dictionary gloss: hue, color; variegated colors Copy Save
Eun-gyeong 은경 · 恩慶 Say it: EUN-GYUNG
A graceful celebration, very common for girls born in the 1970s and 1980s.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A classic name that carries a cheerful yet dignified tone.
은 恩 grace or mercy · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 경 慶 celebration or happy event · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate Copy Save
Eun-ha 은하 · 銀河 Say it: EUN-HA
Silver river (meaning galaxy), a romantic name popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
An artistic and beautiful name that stands out among standard names of the era.
은 銀 silver · dictionary gloss: silver (element 47, Ag); cash, money, wealth 하 河 river · dictionary gloss: river; stream; the Yellow River Copy Save
Eun-ji 은지 · 恩地 Say it: EUN-JEE
A land of grace, very popular for girls born in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A friendly and approachable name, typical for an energetic younger aunt or older sister.
은 恩 grace or favor · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 지 地 earth or ground · dictionary gloss: earth; soil, ground; region Copy Save
Eun-ju 은주 · 恩珠 Say it: EUN-JOO
A graceful pearl, symbolizing kindness and precious beauty.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A highly popular name for girls born from the late 1960s through the 1980s.
은 恩 grace or kindness · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 주 珠 pearl or jewel · dictionary gloss: precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl Copy Save
Eun-seo 은서 · 恩舒 Say it: EUN-SEO
An easygoing person who lives in grace and kindness
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A soft, fluid name that is very popular for girls born after 2000.
은 恩 grace, kindness, or favor · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 서 舒 easygoing or comfortable · dictionary gloss: open up, unfold, stretch out; comfortable, easy Copy Save
Eun-u 은우 · 恩羽 Say it: EUN-WOO
A feather of grace, light and gentle.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A highly popular modern name, currently very trendy for boys but also used for girls.
은 恩 grace or kindness · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 우 羽 feather or wing · dictionary gloss: feather, plume; wings; Kangxi radical 124 Copy Save
Eun-yeong 은영 · 恩榮 Say it: EUN-YEONG
A life filled with kindness, grace, and prosperous glory
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
Extremely popular for girls born in the 1970s and 1980s, evoking a warm, sisterly image today.
은 恩 grace, favor, or kindness · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 영 榮 glory, honor, or flourish · dictionary gloss: glory, honor; flourish, prosper Copy Save
Ga-eul 가을 Say it: GA-EUL
Autumn
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
Evokes a calm, reflective, and slightly melancholic mood.
가 Part of the native word for autumn을 Part of the native word for autumnCopy Save
Ga-eun 가은 · 佳恩 Say it: GAH-EUN
A beautiful grace or a life filled with auspicious favor and gratitude.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
One of the top names for girls born in the 2000s and 2010s, loved for its warm tone.
가 佳 beautiful, good, or auspicious · dictionary gloss: good, auspicious; beautiful; delightful 은 恩 grace, favor, or gratitude · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity Copy Save
Ga-on 가온 Say it: GA-ON
A native Korean word meaning the center or middle of the world.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A modern native name often chosen to wish for the child to be a central figure.
가온 native Korean word meaning the center or middleCopy Save
Ga-ram 가람 Say it: GA-RAM
River (ancient Korean)
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
An elegant, archaic native word used as a modern name.
가 Part of the native word for river람 Part of the native word for riverCopy Save
Gu-reum 구름 Say it: GOO-REUM
Cloud
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A soft, nature-inspired name used in modern creative writing.
구 Part of the native word for cloud름 Part of the native word for cloudCopy Save
Gyeo-ul 겨울 Say it: GYEO-EUL
Winter
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
Often used for cool, calm, or elegant female leads in modern webtoons.
겨 Part of the native word for winter울 Part of the native word for winterCopy Save
Gyeong-a 경아 · 慶雅 Say it: KYUNG-AH
A joyful celebration of elegant beauty.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: uncommon
A classic name that was highly popular for girls in the 1970s and 1980s.
경 慶 celebration or joy · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate 아 雅 elegant and refined · dictionary gloss: elegant, graceful, refined Copy Save
Gyeong-hui 경희 · 慶姬 Say it: KYEONG-HEE
A beautiful woman who brings celebration and joy
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A classic 'mother' generation name, highly popular in the 1960s and early 1970s.
경 慶 congratulate, celebrate, or happy · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate 희 姬 beauty or woman · dictionary gloss: beauty; imperial concubine Copy Save
Gyeong-suk 경숙 · 慶淑 Say it: GYUNG-SOOK
A pure celebration, extremely common for women born in the 1960s.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A very traditional, motherly name that feels warm, domestic, and retro.
경 慶 celebration · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate 숙 淑 pure or virtuous · dictionary gloss: good, pure, virtuous, charming Check meaning
The syllable 'suk' sounds identical to the English vulgarity 'suck'.
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Gyu-bin 규빈 · 奎彬 Say it: GYU-BEEN
A bright, shining star that is refined and elegant.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
Slightly chic and modern, used for both boys and girls.
규 奎 star, constellation · dictionary gloss: stride of man; 15th lunar mansion, determinative star η Andromedae 빈 彬 refined, elegant, or ornate · dictionary gloss: cultivated, well-bred Copy Save
Ha-eun 하은 · 夏恩 Say it: HA-EUN
The warm and abundant grace of summer.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A very popular modern name for girls, often chosen for its soft and elegant sound.
하 夏 summer · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 은 恩 grace or favor · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity Copy Save
Ha-gyeong 하경 · 夏慶 Say it: HA-GYEONG
A grand celebration or a joyful, warm summer blessing
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon
A lovely, bright name that carries a cheerful and friendly modern image.
하 夏 summer or grand · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 경 慶 celebration, joy, or good fortune · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate Copy Save
Ha-na 하나 Say it: HA-NA
One; unique or first-born
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A classic native Korean name, extremely easy for international readers.
하 Part of the native word for one나 Part of the native word for oneCopy Save
Ha-neul 하늘 Say it: HA-NEUL
Sky or heaven
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A very popular modern name representing vastness and freedom.
하 Part of the native word for sky늘 Part of the native word for skyCopy Save
Ha-on 하온 · 河溫 Say it: HA-ON
A warm, gentle, and steadily flowing river.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A gentle, modern name with a soft and comforting image.
하 河 river · dictionary gloss: river; stream; the Yellow River 온 溫 warm, gentle · dictionary gloss: lukewarm, warm; tepid, mild Copy Save
Ha-rin 하린 · 夏璘 Say it: HA-RIN
A beautiful jade of summer.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A very cute and modern name popular among newborn girls in the 2020s.
하 夏 summer · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 린 璘 beautiful jade or jade luster · dictionary gloss: luster of jade Medium confidence
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Ha-ru 하루 Say it: HA-ROO
Day
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
Very trendy and modern, with a simple and friendly sound.
하 Part of the native word for day루 Part of the native word for dayCopy Save
Ha-yan 하얀 Say it: HA-YAN
Pure white, symbolizing innocence and clarity.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A soft, poetic modern name that became popular in the late twentieth century.
하 part of the native adjective meaning white얀 part of the native adjective meaning whiteCopy Save
Ha-yeon 하연 · 夏妍 Say it: HAH-YUH-N
A beautiful person who is as bright and vibrant as the summer.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A very popular and refreshing name for girls born in the 2010s.
하 夏 summer, great, or grand · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 연 妍 beautiful or handsome · dictionary gloss: beautiful, handsome; seductive Copy Save
Ha-yul 하율 · 夏律 Say it: HA-YOOL
The vibrant rhythm or melody of summer.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A modern, trendy unisex name often given to boys for its refreshing and musical sound.
하 夏 summer, great, or grand · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 율 律 law, rhythm, or melody · dictionary gloss: statute, principle, regulation Copy Save
Ha-yun 하윤 · 夏允 Say it: HA-YUN
A grand and trusted person born in summer
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
One of the most popular names for girls born in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
하 夏 summer or grand · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 윤 允 to allow or trust · dictionary gloss: to grant, to allow, to consent Copy Save
Hui-jin 희진 · 熙珍 Say it: HEE-JIN
Bright and precious treasure
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
Extremely trendy in the 1980s and 1990s, giving off an energetic and cool older-sister vibe.
희 熙 bright, splendid, or glorious · dictionary gloss: bright, splendid, glorious 진 珍 precious treasure · dictionary gloss: precious, valuable, rare Copy Save
Hui-su 희수 · 熙秀 Say it: HEE-SOO
An outstanding person who shines brightly in the world
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A classic unisex name that bridges older and younger generations.
희 熙 bright, shining, or glorious · dictionary gloss: bright, splendid, glorious 수 秀 outstanding, exceptional, or beautiful · dictionary gloss: ear of grain; flowering, luxuriant; refined, elegant, graceful Copy Save
Hwa-yeong 화영 · 花英 Say it: HWA-YOUNG
A beautiful, flourishing flower blossom.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: uncommon
A classic feminine name representing beauty and grace, popular in the late 20th century.
화 花 flower · dictionary gloss: flower; blossoms 영 英 blossom or petal · dictionary gloss: petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero; England, English Copy Save