Jonghyun
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Jonghyun 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 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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Jonghyun has the name Jon hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jonghyun would score 22 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
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 Jonghyun
Jonghyun is a boy 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 Jonghyun at school.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean boy names
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Boy name: Rami · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Boy name: Aram · high, exalted
- Boy name: Yuri · farmer
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Jin · gold
- Boy name: Sion · depends on the hanja chosen
Questions about the name Jonghyun
What does the name Jonghyun mean?
Like most Korean names, Jonghyun 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 Jonghyun?
Jonghyun 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 Jonghyun a boy or girl name?
Jonghyun is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Jonghyun?
Jonghyun 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 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.