So-chan (Sochan)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
So-chan (소찬) is a modern Korean given name combining So (昭 - Bright, luminous, clear) with Chan (燦 - Brilliant light, shining). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim So-chan — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name So-chan (Sochan) (소찬)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
昭 (소) means "Bright, luminous, clear."
- Bright, luminous, clear — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
燦 (찬) means "Brilliant light, shining."
- Brilliant light, shining — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
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Chae-hyun (Chaehyun)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name So-chan (Sochan) (소찬) mean?
So-chan (Sochan) is written in Hangul as 소찬 and in Hanja as 昭燦. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Bright, luminous, clear and brilliant light, shining; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce So-chan (Sochan) (소찬) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled So-chan. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is So-chan (Sochan) a boy name or a girl name?
So-chan (Sochan) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).