Korean Name Generator

This generator takes actual Korean names and generates a surname and given name. It gives the "Hangeul (pronunciation) Hanja - meaning" for each surname and Hangeul (pronunciation) for each given name.

Notes:

  • It's advisable to know some hangeul or have a hangeul chart when using this generator.
  • Everything is in revised Korean. ㅜㅠ are represented by u and yu and ㅓㅕ by eo and yeo. Small exceptions apply such as more common usage.
  • Please do research after you generate the name. I am not responsible for your mishaps.
  • The Erumy link by default has the surname Kim which will give you the widest result. If you would like information on how to read Erumy results and how it works, please look at the resources at the bottom.
  • If you want more information on how Korean naming works, please look at: Korean Naming System
  • Currently, there are 477 clans missing from the database probably because the Korean government records online only date from about the year 2000 (Adoptee bon'gwan are missing, for example). I don't know which ones. However, with 3,701 in the database, it should give you an idea of the variety.
  • Slight disclaimer here... some of the clans were created after 1985, 2000, etc according to the SOUTH Korean government records. Do your research and check the dates. And this is only South Korean records. I do not have access to the North Korean. It will not always apply to North Korea. You'll have to do independent research on that. BTW, Not all bon'gwan have jokbo (Jokbo is more a Joseon thing--I do not have access to Joseon records on family registry or names--that would take a different generator and lots more patience and knowledge of Old Korean I don't have). And yes, the Koreans that came from other locales after 1985 are still "legit" Korean.

    • Family Name

    Surname Hangeul Surname Hanja Surname Romaja Surname Meaning
    견 甄 Gyeon hard, strong, firm; resolute

    Clan Information
    Clan Hangeul Clan Hanja Clan Romaja Clan Origin Clan Progenitor
    진주견씨 Jinju Gyeon-ssi
    Clan Members Clan Households Clan Start Date Clanship Notes
    10 4 0

    Given Name
    Hangeul Hanja Romaja Meaning
    병기 Byeong Ki
    Given Name Percentage Women Given Name Percentage Men Time Period Given Name Notes
    0 - 0

    Full Name:

    Full Name Hangeul Full Name Hanja Full Name Romaja
    견병기 甄 Gyeon Byeong Ki

    External sources

    Hanja definition of 甄

    Wikitionary definition of 甄

    진주견씨 information in Korean on Erumy

    병기 on Erumy.com