Bo-chan (Bochan)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Bo-chan (보찬) is a modern Korean given name combining Bo (寶 - Precious jewel, treasure) with Chan (燦 - Brilliant light, shining). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Bo-chan — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Bo-chan (Bochan) (보찬)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
寶 (보) means "Precious jewel, treasure."
- Precious jewel, treasure — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
燦 (찬) means "Brilliant light, shining."
- Brilliant light, shining — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
Related Korean Names
Ji-woo (Jiwon)
Universal wisdom; a boundless intellect that spans the cosmos.
Chae-jun (Chaejun)
Gathering vibrant colors and talented, handsome, elite; a person of noble character.
Chae-hyun (Chaehyun)
Gathering vibrant colors and wise, virtuous, benevolent; a person of noble character.
Chae-woo (Chaewoo)
Gathering vibrant colors and universe, house of heavens; a person of noble character.
Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Bo-chan (Bochan) (보찬) mean?
Bo-chan (Bochan) is written in Hangul as 보찬 and in Hanja as 寶燦. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Precious jewel, treasure and brilliant light, shining; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Bo-chan (Bochan) (보찬) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Bo-chan. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Bo-chan (Bochan) a boy name or a girl name?
Bo-chan (Bochan) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).