Ji-soo
Ji-soo is a unisex name of Korean origin meaning “wisdom and excellence.” Ji-soo (지수) combines 'wisdom, knowledge' (지) with 'excellence, number' (수).
how do you pronounce Ji-soo?
JEE-soo
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what does Ji-soo mean?
The name Ji-soo means “wisdom and excellence.” It comes from the Korean language tradition.
Ji-soo (지수) combines 'wisdom, knowledge' (지) with 'excellence, number' (수). It is one of the most gender-neutral Korean names, equally popular for boys and girls. The name suggests intellectual excellence and has a clean, modern sound.
where does the name Ji-soo come from?
The only source found for Ji-soo is a brief Wikipedia note confirming it as a Korean given name with the alternate spellings Ji-su, Jee-su, and Jee-soo; it gives no hanja meanings, so the wisdom/excellence gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Ji-soo
Nothing further about its history, including any popularity ranking, is recorded in the single source available.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ji-soo?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ji-soo?
- Jisoo (BLACKPINK member)
- Ji Chang-wook (South Korean actor, birth name includes Ji element)
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what names go well with Ji-soo?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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