Chan-bin (Chanbin)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Chan-bin (찬빈) is a modern Korean given name combining Chan (燦 - Brilliant, shining luminescence) with Bin (彬 - Refined, cultured, elegant). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Chan-bin — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Chan-bin (Chanbin) (찬빈)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
燦 (찬) means "Brilliant, shining luminescence."
- Brilliant, shining luminescence — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
彬 (빈) means "Refined, cultured, elegant."
- Refined, cultured, elegant — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
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Min-jin (Minjin)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Chan-bin (Chanbin) (찬빈) mean?
Chan-bin (Chanbin) is written in Hangul as 찬빈 and in Hanja as 燦彬. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Brilliant, shining luminescence and refined, cultured, elegant; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Chan-bin (Chanbin) (찬빈) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Chan-bin. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Chan-bin (Chanbin) a boy name or a girl name?
Chan-bin (Chanbin) is traditionally used for boys.