Korean

Hyun-woo

Pronounced HYUN-wooShare

Meaning: Worthiness; protection (賢祐 example)

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Hyun-woo is Korean 현우. One possible spelling, 賢祐, pairs the ideas of worthiness and protection. Families can choose other hanja, so the meaning belongs to the written name.

Nicknames

  • Hyun
  • Woo

Spellings & variants

  • Hyunwoo
  • Hyeon-u
  • Hyun-u

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hyun-woo comes from Korean.

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