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Taeyeon

Girl name · Korean

Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean

Taeyeon is a Korean girl 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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hello, little Taeyeon

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 Taeyeon

Taeyeon is a girl name of Korean origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Taeyeon at school.

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Questions about the name Taeyeon

What does the name Taeyeon mean?

Like most Korean names, Taeyeon 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 Taeyeon?

Taeyeon is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).

Is Taeyeon a boy or girl name?

Taeyeon is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Taeyeon?

Taeyeon is a Korean girl 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.