Ho-bin (Hobin)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Ho-bin (호빈) is a modern Korean given name combining Ho (浩 - Vast ocean, grand river) with Bin (彬 - Refined, cultured, elegant). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Ho-bin — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Ho-bin (Hobin) (호빈)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
浩 (호) means "Vast ocean, grand river."
- Vast ocean, grand river — 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 Ho-bin (Hobin) (호빈) mean?
Ho-bin (Hobin) is written in Hangul as 호빈 and in Hanja as 浩彬. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Vast ocean, grand river and refined, cultured, elegant; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Ho-bin (Hobin) (호빈) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Ho-bin. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Ho-bin (Hobin) a boy name or a girl name?
Ho-bin (Hobin) is traditionally used for boys.