👶 1,374 first names, 500 last names, 180 Hanja variations. One of the best Korean name search tools for your baby!
❤️ My Favorites
👦

Jae-chan (Jaechan)

Gender: boy
Hangul ⓘ : 재찬
Hanja ⓘ : 載燦
English Syllables ⓘ : jae-chan (2)
Korean Morae ⓘ : jae-chan (2)
English transcriptions ⓘ : Jae-chan (Jaechan)
Nickname examples ⓘ :
Jae-jae (재재) Chan-ie (찬이)

Most common Hanja writings

載燦 Convey + Brilliant light (most popular)

About the name

Jae-chan (재찬) is a modern Korean given name combining Jae (載 - Convey, laden with talent) with Chan (燦 - Brilliant light, shining). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.

Notable bearers

  • Kim Jae-chan — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.

Hanja meanings for given name Jae-chan (Jaechan) (재찬)

In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:

재찬 載燦
- Jae-chan (Jaechan) -
Grace Brightness Modern
👍 960
漢字

(재) means "Convey, laden with talent."

  1. Convey, laden with talent — Auspicious virtue.
  2. Noble — Grand character strength.
漢字

(찬) means "Brilliant light, shining."

  1. Brilliant light, shining — Auspicious virtue.
  2. Noble — Grand character strength.

Related Korean Names

Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names

What does the Korean name Jae-chan (Jaechan) (재찬) mean?

Jae-chan (Jaechan) is written in Hangul as 재찬 and in Hanja as 載燦. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Convey, laden with talent and brilliant light, shining; a person of noble character.".

How do you pronounce Jae-chan (Jaechan) (재찬) in Korean?

In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Jae-chan. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!

Is Jae-chan (Jaechan) a boy name or a girl name?

Jae-chan (Jaechan) is traditionally used for boys.