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At a Glance
- Origin
- Korean
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HYUNG-min
Hyung is a Korean name for a boy, pronounced HYUNG-min (/ˈhjʊŋmɪn/). You might come across the claim that it means 'bright and intelligent,' but that doesn't hold up — the syllable could trace back to several different Korean characters, and the plain word hyeong actually just means 'older brother.' It has an international feel with a clean, modern edge to it.
Meaning & Origin of Hyung
Origin: Korean.
A common claim: Often glossed as 'bright and intelligent' Actually: Not independently verifiable — the naming syllable could come from several different characters, and the plain Korean word hyeong actually just means 'older brother'.
How to Pronounce Hyung
HYUNG-minIPA /ˈhjʊŋmɪn/
Popularity of Hyung
Hyung does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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These names share Hyung’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Hyung mean?
Often glossed as ‘bright and intelligent’ Not independently verifiable — the naming syllable could come from several different characters, and the plain Korean word hyeong actually just means ‘older brother’.
How do you pronounce Hyung?
Hyung is pronounced HYUNG-min (IPA: /ˈhjʊŋmɪn/).
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