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Jaekyung

Girl name · Korean

Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean

Jaekyung 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 crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funJaekyung doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jaekyung would score 23 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
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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 Jaekyung

Jaekyung is a girl name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Jaekyung at school.

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Questions about the name Jaekyung

What does the name Jaekyung mean?

Like most Korean names, Jaekyung 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 Jaekyung?

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

Is Jaekyung a boy or girl name?

Jaekyung is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jaekyung?

Jaekyung 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 crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.