Dongyoung
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Dongyoung is a Korean boy name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Dongyoung would score 15 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Dongyoung
Dongyoung is a boy name of Korean origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Dongyoung at school.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean boy names
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Boy name: Rami · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Boy name: Aram · high, exalted
- Boy name: Yuri · farmer
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Jin · gold
- Boy name: Sion · depends on the hanja chosen
Questions about the name Dongyoung
What does the name Dongyoung mean?
Like most Korean names, Dongyoung has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Dongyoung?
Dongyoung is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Ari (“lion”), Rami (“depends on the hanja chosen”), Sol (“sun”) and Aram (“high, exalted”).
Is Dongyoung a boy or girl name?
Dongyoung is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Dongyoung?
Dongyoung is a Korean boy name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.