Ji-woo
Ji-woo is a unisex name of Korean origin meaning “wisdom and rain, or wisdom and space.”
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how do you pronounce Ji-woo?
JEE-woo
more about Ji-woo
Ji-woo combines 'ji' (wisdom/intellect) with 'woo' (rain/space/universe), creating a name that suggests cosmic wisdom or nourishing intelligence. It has been one of the most popular unisex names in South Korea, reflecting a modern trend toward gender-neutral naming.
the history of Ji-woo
Ji-woo, also spelled Ji-u or Ji-oo, was the eighth most popular name for newborn girls in South Korea in 2008, given to 2,107 babies, and rose to fifth in 2011 and third in 2013 and 2015.
who are famous people named Ji-woo?
- Choi Ji-woo (Korean actress, star of Winter Sonata)
- Park Ji-woo (Korean ballerina and Seoul Ballet director)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ji-woo?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ji-woo?
what names go well with Ji-woo?
Sibling names that share Ji-woo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ji-woo
What does the name Ji-woo mean?
Ji-woo means “wisdom and rain, or wisdom and space”.
What is the origin of the name Ji-woo?
Ji-woo comes from the Korean naming tradition. Related forms include Ji-u and Ji-oo.
How popular is the name Ji-woo?
Ji-woo has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Ji-woo a boy or girl name?
Ji-woo is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Ji-woo?
Ji-woo is pronounced JEE-woo, with 2 syllables.
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