First, the pronunciation.
We look up the pronunciation in your chosen language. Unknown names need your input, not a confident guess.
James → 제임스A new name.
Still you.
Your familiar sound, a new meaning. Discover a Korean name that feels like the beginning of another story.
Make a name of your own
Start with you.
The meaning behind your name.
A name you can trace.
A Korean spelling and a Korean-style name are different things. We show you both.
Then, a Korean name.
We compare syllables and the order of consonants and vowels to pick a Korean name. You get a suggestion even when the sounds differ, with a note explaining the resemblance.
제임스 → 재민Characters that fit.
Only Hanja with matching Korean readings enter the shortlist. Your chosen meaning guides the pair.
재 · 민 → 才 · 珉A meaning, explained.
Selected character meanings come first. The combined interpretation is separate, and the surname stays separate.
talent + a jade-like stoneMeet a few possibilities.
Try an example to see the pronunciation, character meanings, and alternatives for yourself.
Hiddink → 히딩크 → 희동구A useful counterexample +
Hee-dong-gu is a documented nickname for Hiddink. It preserves the rhythm well, but “Hee” is not in this studio’s everyday surname list. We treat it as a nickname case, not a model for every Korean name.
喜東球 is one playful Hanja spelling found in contemporary reporting: joy · east · ball. It is not a verified personal or legal name. Our given-name route instead compares 히딩크 with two-syllable names such as 희동.
Read the 2002 report ↗2,000 characters. Room for meaning.
2,000 characters. Room for meaning.
A reference derived from Unicode 17.0.0. Its English definitions mainly describe modern Chinese meanings, which can differ from Korean usage. Recommendation meanings are edited separately. Inclusion does not establish suitability or current registration approval.
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