Korean First Names Novels & Stories

His mother replied. I glanced at Jin’s grandparents. She is referring about their son, isn’t she? Shouldn’t they say something? “They are my mother’s parents. In Korea, you take the name of the person with the best lineage,” Jin whispered in my ear. I hummed to let him know I had heard his explanation. I don’t want to be mean, but… Asians look very alike, and I can’t tell if they are similar because they are from the same place or because they are related or because of my stupid brain.

I said. “The names of my half-sons are Zavis, Liam, Fynn, Malax, Zavr, Victr, Erix, Codex, Sawyr & Horris” I said. “The names of my half-daughters are Hellys, Volena, Nora, Soloris, Tylia, Meno, Grila, Gtrin, Atut, Erei, Geiw & Zreari” I said “The names of my nephews are T’wan Ji-Yeon, Ya Si’u, Ryuk Se-Hoon, Song Jun-Chul, Si’u U-Jin, Tae Ch’a-Seong, Son Songhyon-Sun & Ae Kyo-Ju” I said

I pull a face to show my confusion. Why would he give me his surname before his forename? I’ve never heard anything like it before. He laughs again. “It’s a Korean thing. My mum’s white American, Dad’s parents are Korean, so it’s out of respect for my grandparents and their culture that my surname comes first. I could have left all of that out because it wouldn’t matter to you either way, but I guess it was a habit.” Slade shrugs. “But you’re English,” I stupidly point out.

and is used by younger females towards older female friends or siblings. Noona--means "older sister" and is used by young males towards older female friends or siblings. Sunbae--means "senior" and is used by younger male and female students towards older male and female students. ssi-- means "Mr./Miss/Mrs." and is used towards someone you need to show respect. nim-- means "Mr./Miss/Mrs." and is a more polite way to show respect. I would also like to point out that ages are in South Korean form. If you are from the west and you are 18 you would be 19 in South Korea.

“Ae Ri. Kim Ae Ri.” It’s normal for foreigner students in South Korea to name themselves with Korean names. It aimed to make it easier for them to socialize. Korean native speakers’ tongue had got a difficulty in pronouncing certain name correctly, especially the names with the alphabets which did not exist in Korean language. Mrs. Kim laughed seeing his shocked face. “I was also astonished when she mentioned her name,” admitted Mrs. Kim. “What a coincidence,” said Mr. Kim. “Our surname is also Kim. How about you become part of our family, dear?”

Nari before lifting a leg from the school's very crowded cafeteria. With a sharp stare Juno glances at Ily as if giving a warning, while Ily just dislocates his shoulder indifferently. "Hi, Leeminho! Here you are!" called one of Juno's friends tagged Axel Matthew. "My name is Hanbin!" said Hanbin. Although Leeminho is handsome and famous all over the world, but still Hanbin does not accept, Mama and his father have been good to give him the name Kim Hanbin Susanto, why should also be called Leeminho korean drama star.

NOTE: The names are written in "surname first-name" format. So, Choi Jeongwoo means Choi is his surname and Jeongwoo is his first name. Maknae = Youngest member of the group Hyung = Guys refer to guys elder than them like this

She said, "What the hell is she saying? I mumbled. Well for my first list. Mary Kendrick, Ko Tae in, Kim Jina, Liam Yoon, Kim Lalisa, Lewis Yoon, Shin Woo Bin, Catrina Park, Chris Park, and Lee Soo min. You all going to be in a group. What the hell? We all yelled.

The way he pronounces each name, I realize these are the anglicized versions of their Korean given names, Ji-eun and Robeoteu. “Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home with our son,” Rob’s father says politely with a slight bow. His irises are the same honey-color darkening at the edges to a chestnut brown like Rob’s, and though shot through with a few silvery strands, his hair sticks up in shorter, similar chaotic tuffs. Both he and his wife are no where near as large as Rob is—his father barely stands eye-to-eye with me—but both have the same slim, spare builds and are handsome people.

“Shadow’s Korean name Ji-hoon meant 'ambition' and 'meritorious deed'. You can say he was born to do great things. But it would be a mistake to downplay his mother’s, Ma’am Meow’s, influence behind the scenes. Mrs. Kim was a force of nature.