Ga-chan (Gachan)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Ga-chan (가찬) is a modern Korean given name combining Ga (佳 - Beautiful, good, delightful) with Chan (燦 - Brilliant light, shining). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Ga-chan — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Ga-chan (Gachan) (가찬)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
佳 (가) means "Beautiful, good, delightful."
- Beautiful, good, delightful — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
燦 (찬) means "Brilliant light, shining."
- Brilliant light, shining — 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 Ga-chan (Gachan) (가찬) mean?
Ga-chan (Gachan) is written in Hangul as 가찬 and in Hanja as 佳燦. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Beautiful, good, delightful and brilliant light, shining; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Ga-chan (Gachan) (가찬) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Ga-chan. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Ga-chan (Gachan) a boy name or a girl name?
Ga-chan (Gachan) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).