Find Your Korean Name
Find your Korean name
A real Korean name — Hangul, sound, and meaning — matched to your vibe. Free, instant, and made to share.
Korean names are built on meaning, not just sound. Every name is made of a family name (성, seong) followed by a given name (이름, ireum). The given name is typically two syllables, and each syllable is drawn from Hanja — Chinese-origin characters that carry a specific meaning like wisdom (智), grace (雅), or strength (勇). When Koreans choose a name, they balance the sounds, the Hanja meanings, and often the strokes of the characters for a harmonious result.
Transliterating a foreign name into Korean (외래어 표기법) follows official phonetic rules: each English sound maps to the closest Korean consonant and vowel, then stacks into syllable blocks (예: Mark → 마크, Sophie → 소피). A generated Korean name goes a step further — it picks an authentic surname from the real Korean family-name registry and a given name whose Hanja meaning fits your personality vibe.
Want to understand how names work before you generate one? Read our guide to writing your name in Korean. Curious about the sounds behind the letters? Start with the Korean pronunciation guide.
Frequently asked questions
How does a Korean name generator work?
A Korean name generator maps the sounds and personality of your English name to authentic Korean surnames (성) and given names (이름). Each Hangul syllable block carries a Hanja meaning — wisdom, grace, strength — so your generated name is a real Korean name with genuine meaning, not a random transliteration.
What is the structure of a Korean name?
Korean names follow a family name first, given name second order (e.g. 김지우 — Kim Ji-woo). The family name (성) is almost always one syllable. The given name (이름) is usually two syllables, each written as a Hangul block and often backed by a Hanja character that adds meaning.
Can I use my generated Korean name officially?
Your generated name is culturally authentic and great for learning Korean, role-play chats, or sharing on social media — but official legal name changes in Korea require a separate court process. Many foreigners use a chosen Korean name in casual and professional settings without formal registration.