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Geunyoung

Girl name · Korean

Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean

Geunyoung is a Korean girl 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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  • Word funGeunyoung starts and ends with the same letter, G. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Geunyoung would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
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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 Geunyoung

Geunyoung is a girl 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 Geunyoung at school.

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Questions about the name Geunyoung

What does the name Geunyoung mean?

Like most Korean names, Geunyoung 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 Geunyoung?

Geunyoung is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).

Is Geunyoung a boy or girl name?

Geunyoung is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Geunyoung?

Geunyoung is a Korean girl 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.