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Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun)

Gender: boy
Hangul ⓘ : 광현
Hanja ⓘ : 光賢
English Syllables ⓘ : kwang-hyun (2)
Korean Morae ⓘ : kwang-hyun (2)
English transcriptions ⓘ : Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun)
Nickname examples ⓘ :
Kwang-kwang (광광) Hyun-ie (현이)

Most common Hanja writings

光賢 Light + Wise (most popular)

About the name

Kwang-hyun (광현) is a modern Korean given name combining Kwang (光 - Light, honor, glory) with Hyun (賢 - Wise, virtuous, benevolent). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.

Notable bearers

  • Kim Kwang-hyun — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.

Hanja meanings for given name Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) (광현)

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

광현 光賢
- Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) -
Grace Brightness Modern
👍 1440
漢字

(광) means "Light, honor, glory."

  1. Light, honor, glory — Auspicious virtue.
  2. Noble — Grand character strength.
漢字

(현) means "Wise, virtuous, benevolent."

  1. Wise, virtuous, benevolent — Auspicious virtue.
  2. Noble — Grand character strength.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names

What does the Korean name Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) (광현) mean?

Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) is written in Hangul as 광현 and in Hanja as 光賢. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Light, honor, glory and wise, virtuous, benevolent; a person of noble character.".

How do you pronounce Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) (광현) in Korean?

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

Is Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) a boy name or a girl name?

Kwang-hyun (Kwanghyun) is traditionally used for boys.