Korean Name Generator
Write your name in Hangul, or generate an authentic Korean name — free, instant, no signup.
How your name becomes Hangul
Korean writes foreign names by sound: each part of your name maps to the nearest Korean syllable. Because Korean has no consonant clusters and only seven possible final sounds, names stretch and adapt — Chris becomes 크리스 (keu-ri-seu), Brown becomes 브라운 (beu-ra-un). This tool uses the standard transliterations you'd see in Korean news and film credits for common names, and applies the official loanword sound rules for everything else.
Want to understand the mechanics — and learn to write it by hand? Read our step-by-step guide to writing your name in Korean, and see how Hangul syllable blocks work.
How Korean names work
Real Korean names follow a strict format: a one-syllable family name (about 20 surnames cover most of Korea — 김 Kim, 이 Lee, 박 Park...) followed by a two-syllable given name, family name first. Given-name syllables carry hanja meanings — 지 (wisdom), 민 (clever), 하 (great) — which is what the generator's meaning line shows you.
FAQ
How do I write my name in Korean?
Foreign names are written in Hangul by sound, not translated: each syllable of your name maps to the closest Korean sounds. Michael becomes 마이클 (ma-i-keul), Sarah becomes 사라 (sa-ra). This tool applies the standard transliteration conventions used in Korean media.
Is there an official way to spell my name in Korean?
For common names, yes — Korean media and official loanword rules have settled on standard spellings (e.g., 마이클 for Michael, 제니퍼 for Jennifer). For unusual names, several spellings can be acceptable as long as they follow Korean sound rules. Native Korean speakers may also adjust based on how you pronounce your own name.
How do Korean names work?
A Korean name is a one-syllable family name (김, 이, 박...) followed by a given name that is usually two syllables (지우, 민준). The family name comes first: 김지우 is 'Kim Ji-woo.' Given-name syllables typically carry hanja meanings chosen by parents — like 'wise,' 'bright,' or 'gentle.'
Why does my Korean name have extra vowels?
Korean syllables can't end in most consonant sounds, and consonant clusters like 'st' or 'br' don't exist. So Korean inserts the neutral vowel ㅡ (eu): Chris becomes 크리스 (keu-ri-seu) — three syllables from one. It's not an error; it's how Korean phonology adapts foreign words.
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