What does the name Jin mean?

Jin means "gold, tenderness, truth." It is of Korean origin.

Is Jin a boy or girl name?

Jin is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

UnisexKorean

Jin

Q: What is the origin of the name Jin?

Jin is of Korean origin. Jin is a common element in East Asian names. In Korean, it can mean 'truth,' 'treasure,' or 'gold' depending on the hanja character. BTS member Jin (Kim Seok-jin) has made it one of the most recognized Korean names globally.

Q: How do you pronounce Jin?

Jin is pronounced "JIN." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Jin is a unisex name of Korean origin meaning “gold, tenderness, truth.” Jin is a common element in East Asian names.

how do you pronounce Jin?

JIN

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Jin mean?

The name Jin means “gold, tenderness, truth.” It comes from the Korean language tradition.

Jin is a common element in East Asian names. In Korean, it can mean 'truth,' 'treasure,' or 'gold' depending on the hanja character. BTS member Jin (Kim Seok-jin) has made it one of the most recognized Korean names globally.

who are famous people named Jin?

Jin (BTS member, Kim Seok-jin)
Jin Kazama (Tekken character)
Jin (Lost TV character)

what names are similar to Jin?

Jun

Chinese · boy

Kai

Chinese · unisex

Ren

Japanese · unisex

Hana

Japanese · girl

Trending in:short minimalistgender neutral

Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

love Jin? get 10 more names curated for your family.

Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.

Completely free. No credit card required.

start free consultation