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Jongdae

Boy name · Korean

Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean

Jongdae 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Jongdae has the name Jon hiding inside it.
  • Word funJongdae doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jongdae would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
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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 Jongdae

Jongdae is a boy name of Korean origin. 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 Jongdae at school.

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Questions about the name Jongdae

What does the name Jongdae mean?

Like most Korean names, Jongdae 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 Jongdae?

Jongdae 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 Jongdae a boy or girl name?

Jongdae is a boy name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jongdae?

Jongdae 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, 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.