Looking for a Korean name that fits Lincoln? 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.
Kind-hearted and broad in spirit
In-ho echoes the opening "Lin" of Lincoln, since Korean has no clear L sound and it softens into a gentle "in." It is a familiar, dependable masculine name in Korea. The meaning, a kind heart with a wide, open spirit, gives it warmth and quiet strength.
Strong and healthy, with the whole universe before him
The firm "g/k" opening of Geon loosely echoes the "coln" in Lincoln. It is a strong, friendly name that Koreans know well. It pairs a sturdy body and character with the idea of a boundless horizon.
Timely rain, a welcome blessing at just the right moment
This is the surprise choice. Si-u evokes rain that arrives exactly when the fields need it, a quiet image of good fortune. It sounds soft and modern, and it is a name many Korean families love.
These are sample picks for the name Lincoln. 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 인호. 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.
인호 (In-ho) is a strong choice: Kind-hearted and broad in spirit. 건우 (Geon-u) and 시우 (Si-u) 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.