Min-ji
Min-ji is a girls' name of Korean origin meaning “clever and wise.” Min-ji (민지) combines 'clever, quick' (민) with 'wisdom' (지).
how do you pronounce Min-ji?
MIN-jee
Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.
what does Min-ji mean?
The name Min-ji means “clever and wise.” It comes from the Korean language tradition.
Min-ji (민지) combines 'clever, quick' (민) with 'wisdom' (지). It has been one of the most consistently popular Korean female names across multiple decades, representing the cultural ideal of a sharp and discerning mind.
where does the name Min-ji come from?
The only source retrieved for Min-ji is a brief Wikipedia note confirming it as a Korean given name, also spelled Min-jee; it gives no breakdown into component meanings, so the "clever, quick" plus "wisdom" gloss given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Min-ji
Wikipedia's single data point is that Min-ji was the fourth-most popular name given to South Korean baby girls in 1990; that single year's ranking does not by itself confirm the existing note's broader claim of consistent popularity across multiple decades.
what are the nicknames and variants of Min-ji?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Min-ji?
- Kim Min-ji (NewJeans member known as Minji)
- Various South Korean actresses
what names are similar to Min-ji?
what names go well with Min-ji?
Sibling names that share Min-ji's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
love Min-ji? 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