Bo-seok (Boseok)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Bo-seok (보석) is a modern Korean given name combining Bo (寶 - Precious jewel, treasure) with Seok (碩 - Eminent scholar, large stone). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Bo-seok — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Bo-seok (Boseok) (보석)
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.
碩 (석) means "Eminent scholar, large stone."
- Eminent scholar, large stone — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
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Chae-hyun (Chaehyun)
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Chae-woo (Chaewoo)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Bo-seok (Boseok) (보석) mean?
Bo-seok (Boseok) is written in Hangul as 보석 and in Hanja as 寶碩. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Precious jewel, treasure and eminent scholar, large stone; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Bo-seok (Boseok) (보석) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Bo-seok. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Bo-seok (Boseok) a boy name or a girl name?
Bo-seok (Boseok) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).