📜 Approved Sino-Korean Hanja Entries
민
Quick, clever, agile, and earnest
11 strokes
준
Talented, handsome, elite, and outstanding
9 strokes
서
Auspicious, lucky omen, jade crest
13 strokes
아
Elegant, refined, graceful, and classic
12 strokes
우
Universe, house of heavens, grand canopy
6 strokes
지
Wisdom, intellect, deep understanding
12 strokes
하
Summer, grand, vibrant warmth
10 strokes
은
Grace, kindness, divine blessing, gratitude
10 strokes
도
The Way, truth, path of righteousness
12 strokes
현
Wise, virtuous, worthy, benevolent
15 strokes
예
Art, talent, craft, refined skill
19 strokes
윤
Lustrous, soft moisture, enriching fortune
15 strokes
Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
Why are Hanja characters important in Korean baby names?
While everyday Korean is written in the Hangul alphabet (한글), birth certificates in South Korea register exact Hanja logograms (漢字) to bestow auspicious meanings like wisdom, beauty, strength, and integrity.
How many Hanja characters are approved for human names?
The Supreme Court of South Korea maintains the official "Registry of Approved Hanja for Human Names" (인명용 한자표), which currently includes over 8,000 logograms.