Geun

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
There are multiple possible meanings for the name Geun in Korean, including "to build", "to cultivate", "to persevere", and "to retain".
Scripts(How to write)
In Korean, Geun is written as 근.
근(Korean Hangul)
Pronunciation
GUWN
The pronunciation of Geun is something like "guhn" or "gehn" in English, although the exact sound may vary somewhat depending on the individual speaker.
Popularity
The name Geun is relatively uncommon outside of Korea, but it is a popular name in its country of origin. It may become more well-known over time as Korean culture continues to gain traction globally.

cartoon of the name Geun
Cartoon of Geun

Geun Name meanings & History

There are multiple possible meanings for the name Geun in Korean, including "to build", "to cultivate", "to persevere", and "to retain". From Sino-Korean 近 "near, close" or 根 "root; foundation". A famous bearer is Korean Neo-Confucian scholar Kwon Geun (1352–1409). Geun is typically given as a first name for babies in Korea, but it may also be used as a middle name. It can be used for boys or girls, although it is more commonly given to boys.

Zodiac Sign of Geun: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Geun:

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment

U: Unity,Universality,Understanding,Undermining,Utopia

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Nice,Neat,Neurosis

Geun is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Geun

Other similar names to Geun in Korean include Geon, Gun, and Eun, which all have different meanings and connotations.

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