How to write your name in Korean
- 1English → Korean is written by sound, not letters: Emily → 에밀리. We follow the standard rules Korean newspapers use.
- 2Korean → English uses the official Revised Romanization. Names are spelled syllable by syllable: 민준 → Minjun.
- 3Family names usually keep an older spelling in passports, so we show it too: 김 → Kim (official: Gim).
Common names in Korean
| English | Korean | Korean | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | 에밀리 | 김민준 | Kim Minjun |
| Matthew | 매슈 | 이서연 | Lee Seoyeon |
| Olivia | 올리비아 | 최지우 | Choi Jiu |
FAQ
How do I say my name in Korean?
Read the Hangul syllable by syllable. Under the result we show how it sounds, for example 에밀리 sounds like "e-mil-li". Korean has no f, v or th sounds, so names with them change a little (Victoria → 빅토리아).
Is this the same as Google Translate?
No. Translators often guess. We use checked spellings that follow the official rules for writing foreign names in Korean.
My name isn't found. Why?
We cover more than 100 common first names with checked spellings, rather than guessing. Try another spelling, or ask a Korean speaker how your name sounds to them.
I've seen another Korean spelling of my name.
That's normal. Matthew is officially 매슈, but many people write 매튜. Both are understood.
Can I add a hyphen, like Min-jun?
Yes. The official rules allow a hyphen between the two given-name syllables.