Looking for a Korean name that fits William? 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 genuine heart as vast as the universe
The soft "u" opening echoes the "Wi" sound at the start of William, so the name feels connected to your own. It is a familiar, dignified name in Korea, and its meaning pairs openness with sincerity. It's a name that suits someone who is both expansive and true to himself.
Rain that arrives at just the right time
Here is the surprise: a name with a poetic image behind it, a gentle rain that comes exactly when it is needed. The ending "u" has a soft echo of the "W" in William. It is a modern, warm name that Koreans find fresh and friendly.
A talented, bright spirit like summer
Ha-jun combines the energy of summer with the idea of quiet excellence. It is a well-loved, familiar name in Korea with a friendly, confident sound. It would give William a name that is easy to say and sunny in feeling.
These are sample picks for the name William. 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 우진. 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.
우진 (U-jin) is a strong choice: A genuine heart as vast as the universe. 시우 (Si-u) and 하준 (Ha-jun) 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.