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Hyun

hyun

/hjʊn/

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Syllable breakdown

hyun

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Korean (South Korea)
Meaning
Wise; virtuous; worthy
Gender
unisex

Pronunciation tips

A very common element in Korean names like Hyun-woo, Hyun-ji; the 'hy' combination creates a sound like 'hyoo'

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