Are there any unisex Korean names that can be given to girls?

Yes, there are many Korean unisex names that work for both girls and boys. Some good ones are Bo-kyung, Ji-ha, Seo-yun, Jin-sung, Eun-jae, Ki-nam, Hyun-joo, and Mi-sun. The meaning of these names differs according to the hanja used to write every syllable of the name.

What is the significance of choosing a name in Korean culture, and how do parents typically choose a name for their daughter?

Korean parents usually prefer those names that signify goodwill and prosperity. They choose names with positive connotations in their meaning and sound. The child’s birth date and time can determine the name chosen for them. The number of strokes of the name in Korean characters is also important to decide on a name. Consulting a fortune teller to choose a name is also a common practice in Korea.

Are there any trends in Korean girl names, such as certain syllables or meanings that are currently popular?

Korean given names have two syllables, one is for the biological generation of the child, while the other is the representative syllable for each generation. This syllable was usually given to sons. Today, this syllable is given to daughters also. It can also be omitted sometimes. Also, modern Koreans do not use the generational syllable for many reasons. In recent years, parents choosing a pure Korean name have increased. So many have dropped the generational syllables, which are based on hanja (4).

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20 Korean Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Saja	Girl	A calm and tranquil person; Lion
Shaleigh	Girl	Weary girl; Learned; Fine clearing
Sua	Unisex	Fire; To count; Very beautiful; Big needle
Sorella	Girl	A sisterly woman; Conch shell; Sky; Nun
Soo	Girl	Water; Shore; Bank
Sandara	Girl	Defender of mankind; Grow up healthily
Sook	Girl	Pure
Sang-Hee	Girl	Benevolence and pleasure
So-Young	Girl	Eternal; Beautiful; Prosperity
Soo-Jin	Girl	Treasure, excellence, and truth

Soo-Min	Girl	Excellence and cleverness
Soo-Yun	Girl	A perfect lotus flower
Soon-Bok	Girl	Gentle and blessed; One with a gentle soul
Sun-Hee	Girl	Transcendent; Immortal; Beauty
Sun-Jung	Girl	Goodness and noble
Sun-Hi	Girl	One with a good and joyful demeanor
Seo-Yoon	Girl	Auspicious; Allow; Consent
Seo-Yeon	Girl	Auspicious; Beautiful; Graceful
Soo-Ah	Girl	Soo means water, sore, bank, and Ah means beautiful, bud, sprout, elegant, graceful
Seo-Ah	Girl	Auspicious; Beautiful; Bud; Sprout; Elegant; Graceful

Infographic: Top Korean Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Korean Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S(infographic)

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