Ji-hoon
Ji-hoon is a boys' name of Korean origin meaning “wise and meritorious.” Ji-hoon (지훈) combines characters meaning 'wisdom' or 'will' (지) and 'merit' or 'instruction' (훈).
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how do you pronounce Ji-hoon?
JEE-hoon
more about Ji-hoon
It has been consistently popular in South Korea across generations. Korean names typically use Sino-Korean characters (hanja) with carefully chosen meanings.
the history of Ji-hoon
Ji-hoon, also spelled Ji-hun, was hugely popular for South Korean boys for decades: fourth in 1970, first in 1980 and 1990, and still second in 2008, when 2,158 babies were given it.
who are famous people named Ji-hoon?
- Rain (Jung Ji-hoon, South Korean singer and actor)
- Park Ji-hoon (South Korean singer and actor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ji-hoon?
Variants around the world
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what names go well with Ji-hoon?
Sibling names that share Ji-hoon's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ji-hoon
What does the name Ji-hoon mean?
Ji-hoon means “wise and meritorious”.
What is the origin of the name Ji-hoon?
Ji-hoon comes from the Korean naming tradition. Related forms include Ji-hun.
How popular is the name Ji-hoon?
Ji-hoon has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Ji-hoon a boy or girl name?
Ji-hoon is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Ji-hoon?
Ji-hoon is pronounced JEE-hoon, with 2 syllables.
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