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Male and female Korean names

There are a few general ways to distinguish between male and female Korean names, though there are exceptions to every rule.

Ending Syllables:

Female names: Often end with syllables like "Young(영)," "Hee(희)," "Sook(숙)," "Ja(자)," "Sun(선)," "Gyeong(경)," "Mi(미)," "Jung(정)," "Hye(혜)," "Jin(진)," "Yeon(연)," etc.
Male names: Often end with syllables like "Joon(준)," "Seok(석)," "Hyun(현)," "Ho(호)," "Chul(철)," "Tae(태)," "Hoon(훈)," "Jae(재)," "Soo(수)," "Min(민)," etc.

However, these rules are not always applicable as names can vary based on personal preference or family tradition. In modern times, there is a growing trend towards gender-neutral names. Additionally, to get a precise sense of the names, it is essential to observe and verify many Korean names and the people who bear them






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