name in korean

[dewnyc]

I think that name, 영인 is good for both male and female person's name.

I was curious, and did a search for that name to see if it is common, or if there is anyone with that name who is well-known. I didn't find much, but with the words reversed, there is the singer Suh In Young (서인영), who has made some news, not of all of it good (though still entertaining )
Here is a picture of her Maxim cover, and there are much racier ones of her out there
http://koreanster.com/gallery/files/7/n ... 4061_2.jpg

Back to subject of names, are there many names in Korean that are used for both males and females?
Names in English I've seen used that way include Jackie, Stacy, and Tracy.
Makes me think a bit of the Korean drama Coffee Prince, where Ko Eun-Chan was able to make everyone believe she was a guy, before it was later revealed that she was really a girl.

[manyakumi]

I was curious, and did a search for that name to see if it is common, or if there is anyone with that name who is well-known. I didn't find much, but with the words reversed, there is the singer Suh In Young (서인영), who has made some news, not of all of it good (though still entertaining )

Back to subject of names, are there many names in Korean that are used for both males and females?
Names in English I've seen used that way include Jackie, Stacy, and Tracy.
Makes me think a bit of the Korean drama Coffee Prince, where Ko Eun-Chan was able to make everyone believe she was a guy, before it was later revealed that she was really a girl.

You're right.
There are so many names that could be used for both males and females.
지수, 세진, 진영, 신영, 하늘, 정원, 유민, 정민, 현진, 수현, 성민, 수빈 and so on...

That name you've mentioned 인영 sounds little bit more closer to female's.
And there are two celebrities who have the name 인영 and they are 서인영 and 유인영.
유인영 is an actress who have made her debut on TV-CF.
영인 is not used very often but sounds natural.
But 고은찬 is a guy's name absolutely, I think.

There's a sort of superstition about these guy-like names in Korea.
In tradition, Korean people prefer to have sons extremely.
When they became getting two daughters, they used to give a guy's name to the last one and believe that it could bring a son next time.
So if you ask a woman aged 30's or more in Korea who has a guy's name, you surely would be heard from her that she is a second daughter in her family.

[rooraa]

There's a sort of superstition about these guy-like names in Korea.
In tradition, Korean people prefer to have sons extremely.
When they became getting two daughters, they used to give a guy's name to the last one and believe that it could bring a son next time.
So if you ask a woman aged 30's or more in Korea who has a guy's name, you surely would be heard from her that she is a second daughter in her family.

that's so interesting! =]


My friends, Allyson and Breanna just got into Korean culture (well mainly, 동방신기) but how would you write their name in korean? Here's the best I could do: 브리안나 and 아리선

[Bouks]

I've seen that even in Western culture. I've known women named Glenna, Dale, etc...they were the product of parents that had been expecting a boy.

I have a lot of problems understanding the gender of Korean names - I guess you just have to get used to them.

I have a friend here named Insook (인숙?) (female). I think that's a beautiful name.

Which reminds me...when I was in high school language classes, they used to assign us names that were commonly used in that language. So, my Spanish name was Gabriela, my French name was Geneviève, and my Latin name was Pandora

Don't suppose we could all get Korean names...? I know, that probably strikes Koreans as being weird. But I can't help but wonder what Korean name I'd have if I could

[holdfast]

wow! in high school my spanish name was gabriela and my french name was genevieve! i didn't take latin though...

[Bouks]

Wow, holdfast...that is very scary! You know what else...I'm preparing to go back to school and get a teaching certificate! Are we the same person?

[holdfast]

i was starting to wonder that!
however, i'm not sure if i'll be going back to school or not. i'm 24 and have never been to college, and i'm just not sure if i have time to take out to do it! we'll see..

[Biola]

I tried using a online translator to translate the meaning of my name(born into god) into Korean. I got 신으로 품는 is that right?
Is that too long?

[manyakumi]

I tried using a online translator to translate the meaning of my name(born into god) into Korean. I got 신으로 품는 is that right?
Is that too long?

If you are trying to make a korean name, 신으로 품는 is so weird.
It sounds like a traditional indian name such as 늑대와 춤을(dancing with wolves). hehe

a better way to make a name including such meanings is to use hanja characters.
for example,

성희(聖姬) : holy lady
신혜(神惠) : god bless

Directly translate "born into god" into hanja, it would be 신출(神出) or 신회(神懷).
but they are little bit weird for a lady's name.

[sierras3]

I've got a really odd name after translation... my Chinese name is 唐坚仪 (tang jian yi) and after translation on Wiktionary, it turned out as 당견의 Is this even a name a Korean would name his child?

And this is why I stick to writing my English name, Sierra, in 한글... 시에라...

[manyakumi]

I can guess that situation.

You : My name is 당견의.
Korean : Huh?
You : I'm a chinese.
Korean : Oh, i see.

Koreans might not distinguish whether that name is for male or female.
and of course they won't think it's a Korean name.

but, i think it's fine because you are a chinese.

[sierras3]

Ermm... I dun wanna introduce myself as Tang Gyeon-Ui... hahahaha....

People would roll over in laughter... hehehehe!

Anyone heard of Tim, the Korean singer? His Korean name is Hwang Young Min... which sounds very Chinese...

[manyakumi]

Anyone heard of Tim, the Korean singer? His Korean name is Hwang Young Min... which sounds very Chinese...

Hwang Young Min sounds very Korean either.

[nassazikauthar_228607]

Hi guys,
I would also like to know my name which is koreanised. My name is kauthar. Please romanize after because my phone can't read hangul.
Thank you.

[community.korean]

Hi Kauthar,

Thanks for posting. The name 'Kauthar' would be written in Korean as '카우타르' (ka-u-ta-reu).

Cheers,
Lyn
Team KoreanClass101.com