Jihyun
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jihyun
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Jihyun, also known as Ji-Hyun, is a name that can be used for both females and males and represents an alternative spelling of the name Ji-Hyeon (지현).
What does the name Jihyun mean?
The first name Jihyun, for both women and men, is an alternative form of the name Ji-Hyeon (지현). Its direct translation is 'the ambitious wise one', 'the worthy wise one', or 'the strong-willed good one'. The origins of the name lie in Korean. The first element can be represented by ji (智) for 'wisdom' or 'intellect' or by ji (志) for 'will', 'goal', and 'ambition'. The second component, hyeon (賢), means 'virtuous', 'worthy', 'good', 'capable', 'brilliant', or 'wise'. Another variant is Jee-Hyun.
Where does the name Jihyun come from?
The name Jihyun is of Korean origin and can be used for both women and men. Its meaning is 'the ambitious wise one'. It is composed of the Korean words ji (智), meaning 'wisdom' or 'intellect', and ji (志), meaning 'will', 'goal', or 'ambition', as well as hyeon (賢), which stands for 'virtuous', 'worthy', 'good', 'capable', 'brilliant', and 'wise'.
How do you pronounce Jihyun?
Dschi-hjun
Popularity
In Germany, Jihyun is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the past ten years, Jihyun has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 13,070th.
Famous people
- Jihyun Jun (Korean actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jihyun
What is the origin of the name Jihyun?
The name Jihyun has Korean roots and is used for both women and men.
What does the name Jihyun mean?
Jihyun means 'the ambitious wise one' and is composed of elements for 'wisdom' or 'will' and 'virtuous'.
How popular is the name Jihyun?
Jihyun is quite popular in Korea and is also gaining recognition internationally, especially in multicultural societies.