Looking for a Korean name that fits Matthew? 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 bright mind with a vast horizon
Min-u begins with the same soft "M" as Matthew, so it feels like a natural Korean echo of your name. It is a familiar, friendly name in Korea, and it pairs a sharp, curious mind with a wide-open world to explore.
a vast and generous gift of grace
Matthew is traditionally understood to mean "gift of God," and the character 恩 in Eun-ho carries that same spirit of a gift received with grace. Paired with 浩, meaning vast, it makes a warm, steady name with a generous feel.
timely rain that brings growth
Si-u is a gentle surprise: a poetic name that suggests rain arriving just when it is needed to help things grow. It sounds soft and modern, and Koreans find it fresh and kind, which gives it a quiet charm.
These are sample picks for the name Matthew. 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 민우. 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.
민우 (Min-u) is a strong choice: a bright mind with a vast horizon. 은호 (Eun-ho) 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.