Jinyoung
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Jinyoung is a Korean gender-neutral 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jinyoung 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 Jinyoung
Jinyoung is a gender-neutral 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 Jinyoung at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- 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 Jinyoung
What does the name Jinyoung mean?
Like most Korean names, Jinyoung 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 Jinyoung?
Jinyoung is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Ari (“lion”), Hanna (“grace”) and Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”).
Is Jinyoung a boy or girl name?
Both. Jinyoung is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What should I know before naming my baby Jinyoung?
Jinyoung is a Korean gender-neutral 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.