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At a Glance: Name: Jun – Origin: Japanese (also used in Korean and Chinese naming traditions) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: JOON
Jun comes from Japanese naming traditions and is also used as a name in Korean and Chinese naming traditions. You may have seen it claimed that Jun means 'handsome and prosperous' in Korean, but that meaning couldn't be confirmed, so it's best treated as unconfirmed rather than fact. If Jun is on your list, it's worth choosing for how it sounds and reads rather than for a specific meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Jun
Origin: Japanese (also used in Korean and Chinese naming traditions).
A common claim: Often said to mean 'handsome and prosperous' (as a Korean name). Actually: Jun is primarily a Japanese unisex name. Since it's written with a Chinese/Japanese/Korean character, its meaning depends on which character is used, rather than having one fixed meaning.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jun
Phonetic: JOON IPA: /dʒuːn/
Popularity of Jun
Jun's closest brush with popularity in U.S. Social Security data was in 1991, when it ranked #2076 with 36 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #2965 with 42 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jun mean?
Often said to mean ‘handsome and prosperous’ (as a Korean name). Jun is primarily a Japanese unisex name. Since it’s written with a Chinese/Japanese/Korean character, its meaning depends on which character is used, rather than having one fixed meaning.
How do you pronounce Jun?
Jun is pronounced JOON (IPA: /dʒuːn/).
Is Jun a popular name right now?
Jun peaked at #2076 in 1991 and is ranked #2965 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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