Korean

Ji-woo

Pronounced JEE-wooShare

Meaning: Purpose; universe (志宇 example)

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ji-woo is Korean 지우. One possible spelling, 志宇, pairs the ideas of purpose and universe. Families can choose other hanja, so the meaning belongs to the written name.

Nicknames

  • Jiji
  • Woo

Spellings & variants

  • Jiwoo
  • Ji-u
  • Jiwu
  • 지우

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Modern
  • Short
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Ji-woo comes from Korean.

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