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Seo-yeon (Seoyeon)

Gender: girl
Hangul ⓘ : 서연
Hanja ⓘ : 瑞娟
English Syllables ⓘ : seo-yeon (2)
Korean Morae ⓘ : seo-yeon (2)
English transcriptions ⓘ : Seo-yeon (Seoyeon)
Nickname examples ⓘ :
Seo-seo (서서) Yeon-ie (연이)

Most common Hanja writings

瑞娟 Auspicious + Beautiful (most popular)

About the name

Seo-yeon (서연) is a modern Korean given name combining Seo (瑞 - Auspicious, lucky jade omen) with Yeon (娟 - Beautiful, soft lotus). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.

Notable bearers

  • Kim Seo-yeon — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.

Hanja meanings for given name Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) (서연)

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

서연 瑞娟
- Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) -
Grace Brightness Modern
👍 1692
漢字

(서) means "Auspicious, lucky jade omen."

  1. Auspicious, lucky jade omen — Auspicious virtue.
  2. Noble — Grand character strength.
漢字

(연) means "Beautiful, soft lotus."

  1. Beautiful, soft lotus — Auspicious virtue.
  2. Noble — Grand character strength.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names

What does the Korean name Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) (서연) mean?

Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) is written in Hangul as 서연 and in Hanja as 瑞娟. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Auspicious, lucky jade omen and beautiful, soft lotus; a person of noble character.".

How do you pronounce Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) (서연) in Korean?

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

Is Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) a boy name or a girl name?

Seo-yeon (Seoyeon) is traditionally used for girls.