Male Korean First Names: A Comprehensive Guide

Looking for a unique and meaningful Korean name for your baby boy? Korean names have a rich history and cultural significance, often reflecting hopes and aspirations for the child's future. This list of male Korean first names provides a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of Korean naming traditions. Each entry includes the name, its Korean pronunciation, and a detailed explanation of its meaning, helping you find the perfect name to represent your child's identity and potential.
1. **Ahn (안):** Peace, tranquility, safety
2. **Baek (백):** White, bright, pure
3. **Chan (찬):** Praise, brilliance, light
4. **Chang (창):** Prosperity, growth, flourishing
5. **Cheol (철):** Iron, strong, steadfast
6. **Chul (철):** Iron, strong, steadfast
7. **Dae (대):** Great, vast, large
8. **Do (도):** Way, path, road
9. **Dong (동):** East, rising sun, hope
10. **Eui (의):** Justice, righteousness, fairness
11. **Gi (기):** Spirit, energy, vitality
12. **Gyu (규):** Rule, standard, principle
13. **Han (한):** One, single, unique
14. **Hee (희):** Hope, joy, happiness
15. **Ho (호):** Tiger, brave, strong
16. **Hyo (효):** Filial piety, respect, loyalty
17. **Hyun (현):** Present, now, reality
18. **Jae (재):** Talent, ability, skill
19. **Jin (진):** Truth, sincerity, genuineness
20. **Jun (준):** Prepared, ready, excellent
21. **Kang (강):** Strong, powerful, sturdy
22. **Ki (기):** Energy, spirit, vitality
23. **Min (민):** People, nation, citizenry
24. **Se (세):** World, universe, cosmos
25. **Seung (승):** Victory, triumph, success
26. **Si (시):** Poetry, time, era
27. **Soo (수):** Water, flow, abundance
28. **Sung (성):** Success, achievement, accomplishment
29. **Tae (태):** Great, vast, magnificent
30. **Woo (우):** Friend, comrade, companion
31. **Yeon (연):** Connection, bond, relationship
32. **Young (영):** Hero, brave, courageous
33. **Yoon (윤):** Brightness, clarity, brilliance
34. **Yoon (윤):** Brightness, clarity, brilliance
35. **Ji (지):** Wisdom, knowledge, intelligence
36. **Jong (종):** Kind, gentle, compassionate
37. **Jun (준):** Prepared, ready, excellent
38. **Kyu (규):** Rule, standard, principle
39. **Min (민):** People, nation, citizenry
40. **Sang (상):** Above, superior, excellent
41. **Seung (승):** Victory, triumph, success
42. **Soo (수):** Water, flow, abundance
43. **Tae (태):** Great, vast, magnificent
44. **Woo (우):** Friend, comrade, companion
45. **Yeon (연):** Connection, bond, relationship
46. **Young (영):** Hero, brave, courageous
47. **Yoon (윤):** Brightness, clarity, brilliance
48. **Ji (지):** Wisdom, knowledge, intelligence
49. **Jong (종):** Kind, gentle, compassionate
50. **Jun (준):** Prepared, ready, excellent