Yoon-jin (Yoonjin)
Most common Hanja writings
About the name
Yoon-jin (윤진) is a modern Korean given name combining Yoon (潤 - Lustrous, soft moisture) with Jin (眞 - Truth, authentic, pure). It is widely chosen by Korean parents for its harmonious sound and noble cultural symbolism.
Notable bearers
- Kim Yoon-jin — Prominent Korean Artist & Creator.
Hanja meanings for given name Yoon-jin (Yoonjin) (윤진)
In Korean names, each Hanja logogram bestows distinct cultural qualities. Click any Hanja character to inspect historical roots:
潤 (윤) means "Lustrous, soft moisture."
- Lustrous, soft moisture — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
眞 (진) means "Truth, authentic, pure."
- Truth, authentic, pure — Auspicious virtue.
- Noble — Grand character strength.
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Chae-hyun (Chaehyun)
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Chae-woo (Chaewoo)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Korean Names
What does the Korean name Yoon-jin (Yoonjin) (윤진) mean?
Yoon-jin (Yoonjin) is written in Hangul as 윤진 and in Hanja as 潤眞. Overall, it carries the auspicious meaning: "Lustrous, soft moisture and truth, authentic, pure; a person of noble character.".
How do you pronounce Yoon-jin (Yoonjin) (윤진) in Korean?
In Revised Romanization, it is spelled Yoon-jin. Click the audio speaker button above to listen to native Korean voice pronunciation!
Is Yoon-jin (Yoonjin) a boy name or a girl name?
Yoon-jin (Yoonjin) is traditionally used for both boys and girls (unisex).