Bin-ki (Binki)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Bin-ki (빈기) is a modern Korean given name combining Bin (嬪 - Royal palace maiden) with Ki (基 - Foundation, corner stone). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Bin-ki — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Bin-ki (Binki) (빈기)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
嬪 (빈) means "Royal palace maiden."
- Royal palace maiden — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
基 (기) means "Foundation, corner stone."
- Foundation, corner stone — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Bin-ki (Binki) (빈기) mean?
Bin-ki (Binki) is written in Hangul as 빈기 and in Hanja as 嬪基. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Royal palace maiden and foundation, corner stone; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Bin-ki (Binki) (빈기) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Bin-ki. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Bin-ki (Binki) a boy name or a girl name?
Bin-ki (Binki) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).