Have you picked a name for your new puppy? A unique and concise name will be the best choice. But, have you ever tried such names and couldn’t find any?
The Korean language will accomplish your demands. Most Korean dog names are concise and contain no more than two syllables. Each syllable has a distinct meaning and reflects the traits of your dog.
Korea has a diverse heritage. And like the Korean culture, the Korean dog names are unique as well. The Korean language has also high influence on Buddhism. So, having a Korean name for your dog will definitely reflect your pooch’s positive traits.
Korean Names For Male Dogs
Korea has developed globally only in recent years. But, it is well known for entertainment (Kpop and Kdrama) and technological advancements.
Many people are still not familiar with the dog breeds originated in Korea, though. Breeds such as Korean Jindo, Nureongi and Sapsali have Korean origin. If you adopt these breeds or own any dog breed, Korean names suit them well!
For example, the name “Dobu” refers to tofu and “Daegu” refers to a town in Korea. You can find these names suitable to any dog breed. You may also find some Korean names sound masculine.
So, before choosing a name, read the names as two before and after the hyphen.
- Baek – Brother
- Bon-Hwa – Splendour
- Busan – A large city in Korea
- Cho – Handsome
- Chung-Ae – Noble and love
- Chun-Soon – Wise and genuine
- Dae – Greatness
- Dae-Ho – Great personality
- Daeshim – Greatest mind
- Du-Hu – Goodness
- Geon – Power
- Geon – Strength
- Gi – Brave
- Gojo – Refers to “Gojoseon, the first Kingdom of Korea”
- Hak-Kun – Scholar
- Ho-Seok – Strong
- Haneul – Divine
- Horang-i – Tiger
- Hwan – Shining
- Hyuk – Glow
- Hyun – Intelligent
- Incheon – Kind river
- In-Su – Preserving wisdom
- Iseul – Dew
- Jashik – Child
- Jee – Knowledge
- Jeju – Name of an Island
- Jeong-Eun – Upright and mercy
- Jong-Seok – Great and eminent
- Joon – Great talent
- Joon – Skilled
- Joon-su – Handsome and auspicious
- Jum – Ruler
- Jung – Justice
- Jung-Hwa – Wealthy and righteous
- Man-Young – Ten thousand years of prosperity
- Min-Ho – Heroic and brave
- Min-Jun – Clever and handsome
- Ryung – Light
- Seo-Jin – Omen
- Seoul – Capital city of South Korea
- Seulgi – Wisdom
- Seung – Victory
- So – Smile
- Su-Won – To defend or protect
- Tae-Hui – Great
- U-Yeong – Magnificence, and honor
- Woong – Magnificence
- Yong – Brave
- Yu-Jin – Valuable
Korean Names For Siberian Huskies
Siberian Huskies are thick-coated sled dogs. Having great endurance, this dog was bred to work in packs. And, it pulls light loads at a moderate speed over long distances.
Dignified, friendly and fast, they come in many colors. You can find some Korean names based on several traits and colors.
- Ae-cha – A loving daughter
- Byeol – Star
- Chin Hwa – Prosperous and wealthy
- Chin-Mae – Truth
- Eun – Silver
- Gaeul – Autumn
- Gogigui – Korean Barbeque
- Gureum – Cloud
- Hyung-ki – Foundation of Wisdom
- Kimchi – A Korean food prepared with chili and cabbage
- Kyong – Shining
- Min Joon – Sharp and handsome
- Nun-i – Snow
- Young Mi – Prosperous and beautiful
Korean Names For Female Dogs
The culture of Korea has more influence on Japanese and Chinese cultures. This led to many traditions in Korea, which involve the conduct in social life.
So, if Korean culture inspired you and you love Korean food etc., you can name your dogs with those names. Either a single word name or a combination of two words will yield a unique meaning.
For example, the name “Eun-Jung” means “affection and grace.” So, you will get a fun-filled experience while choosing names for your favorite puppy.
- Areum – Beauty
- Bae – Inspiration
- Bitna – Glowing
- Bora – Purple
- Boram – Worthy
- Chin – Precious
- Cho – Elegant
- Dasom – Love
- Eui – Honesty
- Gi – Brave
- Hayan – White
- Hayengi – Whitey
- Hoe – Refers to several varieties of raw food
- Hye – Wisdom
- Ji – Intellect
- Joo – Jewel
- Kuri – Copper
- Kwan – Strong
- Mee – Pretty
- Min – Brilliant
- Miso – Smile
- Nari – Lily flower
- Podo – Grape
- Sagwa – Apple
- Sarangi – Lovely
- Shin – Belief
- Soo – Kind
- Sook – Pure
- Wook – Sunrise
- Yon – Lotus flower
Combination Of Two Names
- Bo-mi – Pretty
- Choon-Hee – Denoting one who born in springtime
- Chun-Hei – Elegance and justice
- Chung Cha – Noble daughter
- Eun-Jung – Affection and Grace
- Hae-Won – Beautiful garden
- In-Na – Delicate
- Mi-Cha – Beautiful girl
- Mi Sun – Beauty and goodness
- Mi-Hi – Elegant and joyful
- Min-Jee – Shining, and wisdom
- Mongsil-i – Fluffy like a cloud
- Nam-Sun – Sincere and pure
- So-Hui – Impressive
- Sun-Hee – Pleasure and goodness
- Ye-Jin – Worthy and precious
- Yu-Na – To endure
- Soo-Jin – Excellence, and truth
- Hee-Young – Pleasure and prosperity
- Sang-Hee – Kindness and pleasure
- Mun-Hee – Educated and literate girl
- Hyun-Ok – A wise and beautiful pearl
- Soon-Bok – Gentle and blessed
- Ji–a – Wise and knowledge
- Jae–Hwa – Respect and beauty
Jindo Dog Names
Korean Jindo is a loyal and intelligent dog. Belonging to South Korea, it is a medium-sized, hunting dog. Jindo appeals to you with a vivid expression of agility and dignity.
So, you can find names for this breed based on this breed’s traits.
- Bongji – Meaning bag, the dog of Park Shin Hye
- Chung-UI – Loyalty
- Dasom – Love
- Duck-Young – Virtue
- Jin-Ho – Leader
- Min-ki – Clever and energetic, dog owned by Kang Sora
- Sang-Ook – Always well
- Soju – A common alcoholic drink in Korea
- Sutwaeji – Boar in Koreanr
- Tae-yeon – Greatest beauty
