Ji-woo (Jiwon)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Ji-woo is a quintessential gender-neutral Korean name. Its expansive meaning bridges individual human intelligence with the grand majesty of the universe.
Notable bearers
- Choi Ji-woo — Hallyu Legend & Lead Actress (Winter Sonata).
- Kim Ji-woo (Chuu) — K-Pop Soloist & Former LOONA Idol.
Hanja meanings for given name Ji-woo (Jiwon) (지우)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
智 (지) means "Wisdom, intellect, deep insight."
- Wisdom, intellect, deep insight — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
宇 (우) means "Universe, house of heavens, grand canopy."
- Universe, house of heavens, grand canopy — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
Related Korean Names
Chae-jun (Chaejun)
Gathering vibrant colors and talented, handsome, elite; a person of noble character.
Chae-hyun (Chaehyun)
Gathering vibrant colors and wise, virtuous, benevolent; a person of noble character.
Chae-woo (Chaewoo)
Gathering vibrant colors and universe, house of heavens; a person of noble character.
Chae-jin (Chaejin)
Gathering vibrant colors and truth, authentic, pure; a person of noble character.
Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Ji-woo (Jiwon) (지우) mean?
Ji-woo (Jiwon) is written in Hangul as 지우 and in Hanja as 智宇. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Universal wisdom; a boundless intellect that spans the cosmos.".
How do you pronounce Ji-woo (Jiwon) (지우) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Ji-u. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Ji-woo (Jiwon) a boy name or a girl name?
Ji-woo (Jiwon) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).