Jinu
CHEEN-OO
Korean
"real, genuine + friend; precious + friend; excite + universe"
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Updated Mon Sep 22 2025
Jinu Origin and Meaning
The name Jinu is a boy's name of Korean origin meaning "real, genuine + friend; precious + friend; excite + universe".
Also written as Jin-u, this simple and charming Korean name has a variety of meanings, depending on which Hanja combinations are used. Possibilities include "real, genuine friend", "rare, precious companion", "market place house", "excite (the) universe" or "raise (the) house". The name appears in the 2025 movie, KPOP Demon Hunters, which may introduce it to a wider audience.