Over the years, Abigale, Alice, Diana, Elizabeth, to name a few, have been adorable classic names, but how about having something a little different this time around and explore the idea of Korean girl names.
You might be wondering, why a Korean name? Let’s start with the most obvious factor: it immediately gives your child a unique name, and each name comes with its own subtle nuances and meanings you will immediately fall in love with. Most of the names are made of two Sino-Korean morphemes, a little like Chinese and Japanese names, but slightly different. The difference being the first word is the surname and the second name is the person’s name.
72 unique Korean girl names
If you are looking for the best collection of Korean girl names, well, I got you covered. Searching for the best name for your little girl can be stressful; all you want is a unique name, that roles perfectly on your tongue for your little one. And Korean names have this and much more; these names have different beautiful meanings making your little one’s name stand out.
What are the most popular Korean names?
If you do some research around this, you will find the most popular name for girls is Ha-Yoon, and for your little boy would be Do-woon, but you are not limited to this. Below are the eleven most popular unique names for your little girl.
1. Ha-yoon
2. Seo-yoon
3. Ji-yoo
4. Ha-eun
5. Seo-yeon
6. Ha-rin
7. Ji-woo
8. Soo-ah
9. Ji-yoo
10. Seo-ah
11. Ji-ah
Unisex Korean names with their meanings
Many of the Korean names you will come across are often unisex, and the meaning of the name will be determined by the Chinese characters used; these are referred to as Hanja. Thus, one name can have different meanings, as you shall see below.
12. Eunji
Unique name meaning mercy, kindness, intellect, and several more meaning depending on how the characters have been used.
13. Gyunghui
The name means Honor, beautiful, respect, and many more meanings
14. Dea
The name means the great one, a simple short name with a powerful meaning.
15. Hyejin
Just as you imagine your baby to be, the name means bright and intelligent, while also rare and precious.
16. Chaewon
I think this would be a perfect name for your firstborn child; the name means beginning or origin, plus other meanings depending on the characters used.
17. Jiwoo
It means mercy, branch, perceive, plus other beautiful meanings that will make you fall in love with the name.
18. Myung
If you are looking for a name that means beautiful, then this is one to consider; it also means scenery together with more meanings.
19. Seohyun
The name has several meanings, some of them being virtuous and auspicious.
20. Soomin
A name that means excellence and clever plus many more meanings, even when you say it a couple of times, it just sounds like an intelligent name for your little one.
21. Yoon-Suh
A name meaning eternal youth, something that we all wish we could have, it also means thank you and has many more meanings.
22. Young-Hee
It sounds a little similar to the name above but has a different meaning. It means flowers, beauty, courage, just a few of its many meanings.
23. Enjoo
This name means little flower or summer grace, just a few of its many meanings.
24. Ae-cha
It is a cute name meaning laughter or love.
25. Hyun
A nice short unisex name means intelligent or bright, and the same name comes in different transcriptions, as Hyeon means virtuous.
26. Ji
If you want a one-syllable name, how about considering this super short name, a name that means intellect or wisdom.
27. Ki
This is another unique one-syllable name that means Arisen or The One.
28. Yona
The name means a heart of gold; don’t you already want this name for your little one.
29. Minh
It means dignified people.
30. Kwan
The name means strong girl, how about a strong girl name for your little princess.
Korean girl names with beautiful meanings
If you are looking for more girl names, below are some you can explore. These names have beautiful meanings that indeed express the love you have for your little princess.
31. Bong-cha
It is a firm name meaning the superior daughter.
32. Aera
If you are looking for a name that simply means love, then this is one to look into—a cute short name that directly expresses how you feel about your little one.
33. Tanjong
The name means tranquil, even from the sound of it; that is precisely what it offers to your ears.
34. Hea
The name means graceful girl, just the behavioral traits we expect from our baby girls.
35. Jia
Another name meaning beautiful; it also means good.
36. Kyung Mi
It means beauty and honor, a name that already boasts of characters for your little one.
37. Mi-Kyong
If you are all about names that mean beauty, this is another to consider; it also means brightness.
38. Mi-Young
Or maybe a name meaning everlasting beauty might be of interest to you.
39. Ha Eun
Another double meaning name, Ha means talented, great, or summer, while Eun means charity, kindness, mercy. A name loaded with several meanings.
40. Ji Ah
You might come across the name Ji above, now to make it more unique how about Ji Ah. Ji meaning intellect, wisdom, ambition, will, and comprehension, while Ah means bud, beautiful, sprout graceful, and elegant.
41. Ae-Cha
A short name that means loving daughter, isn’t this something you are looking for from your daughter.
42. Chin-Sun
The name means the one who seeks goodness and the truth in everything they do, such a noble character for an individual to have.
43. Choon-Hee
If you are expecting your little one to arrive during the spring season, probably consider this name. It means a girl born during spring, a perfect name for the season if you ask me.
44. Goo
The name means complete, or someone who completes you, a feeling most of us mothers feel about our children. How about honoring this feeling with such a unique name.
45. Hee-Young
It means prosperity and Joy, a name that means a girl who brings some joy and prosperity to any place that she goes.
A few more unique Korean names to explore
46. Hwa-Young
The name means beautiful flower.
47. Hyo-Sonn
It means gentle one.
48. Hyun-Ae
This means a woman who is straightforward and loving.
49. Ho-sook
It means a clear lake
50. Jee
It means wisdom or to know
51. Jin Ae
A simple name that means love, treasure, or truth
52. Kyung Soon
It means mild or an Honored person.
53. Myung Hee
The name means pleasure or brightness.
54. Soo Jin
It means the truth, treasure, or excellence.
55. S00
A short name meaning a noble person, charitable or kind.
56. Soo Yun
For the love of names that mean flower, this one means the perfect lotus flower.
57. Soon-Bok
Meaning a person with a gentle soul, blessed or gentle.
58. Min Jun
Meaning noble or bright.
59. Min
It is a short, unique name that means sharp-minded, clever, or quick to respond.
60. Mi-cha
The name means a beautiful girl.
61. Mee
This is another name meaning a beautiful woman or simply beauty.
62. Woong
This one means magnificent or grand.
63. Yoon
A person who is consent or might also mean allow.
64. Young Mi
It is another unique name meaning beauty, eternal, or prosperity.
65. Young-Soon
The name means flowery and something that is mild.
66. Yun Hee
It means pleasure or lotus flower.
67. Myung-Ok
A simple name with such a beautiful meaning, the name means bright pearl
68. Michael
This name means an admired dynasty or a beautiful kingdom.
69. Mi-hi
Short name meaning a beautiful joy, how your little princess will make you feel.
70. Mi-young
It means everlasting beauty.
71. Chun-Ae
It means righteous love.
72. Byeol
Meaning star.
Final thoughts
Do you have any idea of your baby’s name? with this extensive list, I am sure it has made your search much more manageable. How about jotting down some names that have intrigued you and discuss with your family and friends? This might help narrow down your search for the perfect name for her.