Sung-seok (Sungseok)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Sung-seok (성석) is a modern Korean given name combining Sung (成 - Achieve, accomplish, complete) with Seok (碩 - Eminent scholar, large stone). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Sung-seok — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Sung-seok (Sungseok) (성석)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
成 (성) means "Achieve, accomplish, complete."
- Achieve, accomplish, complete — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
碩 (석) means "Eminent scholar, large stone."
- Eminent scholar, large stone — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
Related Korean Names
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Clever and handsome; a sharp-minded leader with exceptional talent.
Min-hyun (Minhyun)
Quick, clever, agile and wise, virtuous, benevolent; a person of noble character.
Min-woo (Minwoo)
Quick, clever, agile and universe, house of heavens; a person of noble character.
Min-jin (Minjin)
Quick, clever, agile and truth, authentic, pure; a person of noble character.
Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Sung-seok (Sungseok) (성석) mean?
Sung-seok (Sungseok) is written in Hangul as 성석 and in Hanja as 成碩. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Achieve, accomplish, complete and eminent scholar, large stone; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Sung-seok (Sungseok) (성석) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Sung-seok. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Sung-seok (Sungseok) a boy name or a girl name?
Sung-seok (Sungseok) is traditionally used for boys.