Jinju
Meaningpearl · Korean
Jinju is a Korean girl name meaning “pearl”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jinju would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
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 Jinju
Jinju is a girl name of Korean origin meaning “pearl”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Jinju at school.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Jinju
What does the name Jinju mean?
Jinju means “pearl” and comes from Korean. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Margot (“pearl”), Margaret (“pearl”), Maisie (“pearl”) and Maggie (“pearl”).
What is the origin of the name Jinju?
Jinju is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Jinju a boy or girl name?
Jinju is a girl name.
What names are similar to Jinju?
If you like Jinju, you might also like Margot, Margaret, Maisie and Maggie.
What should I know before naming my baby Jinju?
Jinju is a Korean girl name meaning “pearl”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.