Looking for a Korean name that fits Lily? 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.
Graceful pear blossom; also the native Korean word for lily
In Korean, 나리 (nari) is the word for a lily flower, so this name carries your own name's meaning in a form that feels completely Korean. It is a soft, familiar name that sounds gentle and a little playful. The surprise is that your name already has a Korean twin.
Elegant, fragrant jasmine blossom
리아 keeps the bright "Li" of Lily and adds an open, airy "a" ending. The Hanja 莉 is a flower character, so it stays close to your floral name. It sounds modern and friendly in Korean, and it is easy for friends abroad to say.
Radiant, jewel-like crystal
유리 is a well-loved Korean name that ends in the same "-ri" sound you hear in Lily. The Hanja pair describes a clear, shining gem. It suits someone whose presence feels clear, bright and a bit precious.
These are sample picks for the name Lily. 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 나리. 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.
나리 (Na-ri) is a strong choice: Graceful pear blossom; also the native Korean word for lily. 리아 (Ri-a) and 유리 (Yu-ri) 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.