Looking for a Korean name that fits Benjamin? Here are three real Korean names that echo its sound or spirit, each with Hanja (the Chinese characters behind Korean names), what they mean, and how to say them.
A quick mind with the brilliance of a star
Min-gyu echoes the "min" at the end of Benjamin, so your own name is still audible inside it. It is a familiar, friendly name in Korea, and its meaning of a sharp mind and shining talent gives it a quietly confident feel.
Great peace, like a tall and graceful paulownia tree
This is the surprise pick. Tae-o is a modern, slightly unexpected name that Koreans find fresh and warm. The paulownia is a tree traditionally linked with dignity, and the open "oh" ending is easy for English speakers to say.
One who walks a path with grace and depth
Do-yun feels steady and thoughtful, and it has a gentle strength. It is a well-loved masculine name in Korea. It suits a Benjamin who takes his own road, and it is smooth and easy to pronounce.
These are sample picks for the name Benjamin. For your own, tell us the feeling you want and your birth year. You get three names explained in full and a calligraphy image you can download, in a few minutes. Add a Saju (Korean four pillars) reading if you like.
Get my Korean name · $4.99Most Korean names have a one-syllable family name and a two-syllable given name, like 민규. Each syllable is usually tied to a Hanja character, so two names that sound the same can mean different things. That is why a good Korean name comes with its characters, not just its sound.
민규 (Min-gyu) is a strong choice: A quick mind with the brilliance of a star. 태오 (Tae-o) and 도윤 (Do-yun) are good alternatives.
Yes. Each one is a name Korean families actually use, built from two syllables with Hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean names) that carry the meaning.
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Tell us the feeling you want and your birth year, and we pick three names for you, explain each one, and give you a calligraphy image to download. It takes a few minutes.