Juho
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Juho is a Finnish and 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 has roots in the Bible. 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, Juho would score 14 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 Juho
Juho is a boy name of Finnish and 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 Juho at school.
Origin:Finnish namesKorean names
Questions about the name Juho
What does the name Juho mean?
Like most Korean names, Juho 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 Juho?
Juho is Finnish and Korean in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Juho turns up in more than one tradition. Other Finnish names to consider are Miko, Nilo, Hannes and Lasse.
Is Juho a boy or girl name?
Juho is a boy name.
Is Juho a biblical name?
Yes. Juho is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.
What should I know before naming my baby Juho?
Juho is a Finnish and 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 has roots in the Bible. 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.