Seok-hwan (Seokhwan)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Seok-hwan (석환) is a modern Korean given name combining Seok (碩 - Eminent scholar, stone) with Hwan (煥 - Luminous, shining bright). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Seok-hwan — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Seok-hwan (Seokhwan) (석환)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
碩 (석) means "Eminent scholar, stone."
- Eminent scholar, stone — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
煥 (환) means "Luminous, shining bright."
- Luminous, shining bright — 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 Seok-hwan (Seokhwan) (석환) mean?
Seok-hwan (Seokhwan) is written in Hangul as 석환 and in Hanja as 碩煥. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Eminent scholar, stone and luminous, shining bright; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Seok-hwan (Seokhwan) (석환) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Seok-hwan. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Seok-hwan (Seokhwan) a boy name or a girl name?
Seok-hwan (Seokhwan) is traditionally used for boys.