Korean Names for Boys

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, <em>KPOP Demon Hunters</em>, which may introduce it to a wider audience. 

Jinu

An Asian name that would be easily understood in this country. 

Kwan

Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC.    Kija is also the name of a group of Aboriginal people in Australia.  Though the original Kija was male, this name would work better for girls in the modern Western world.

Kija

A brave feeling choice of Korean origin, Saja is an animal name, meaning "lion", though "emissary" and "mercury" are other soundalike options with different Hanja symbols. The name appears in the 2025 movie, <em>KPOP Demon Hunters</em>, as a band name, the Saja Boys. 

Korean Names for Boys

The names

Jinu

Kwan

Kija

Saja