Looking for a Korean name that fits Steven? 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.
The beginning of a whole universe
Si-u opens with a soft "s" sound that gently echoes the start of Steven. It's a fresh, modern name that Koreans find warm and friendly, and its meaning suggests someone who starts out with big horizons.
Rising in wisdom and virtue
The opening "Seung" is a close Korean cousin to the "Ste-" in Steven, so the name feels like yours. It's a classic, dignified name that Koreans know well, and it carries an image of growing steadily wiser and more admirable.
One who walks an honest path
Do-yun is a surprise pick: calm and thoughtful, yet with a gentle, rounded sound. It suggests a person whose sincerity guides their way, and it feels natural for a man of any age in Korea.
These are sample picks for the name Steven. 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 승현. 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.
승현 (Seung-hyeon) is a strong choice: Rising in wisdom and virtue. 시우 (Si-u) 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.