Hyun-jin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hyun-jin |
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| Hangul |
현진
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hyeonjin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hyŏnjin |
| IPA | [çjʌ̹nd͡ʑin] |
Hyun-jin (also spelled Hyeon-jin or Hyon-jin) is a popular Korean given name. It can be used for both boys and girls.
The meaning of the name Hyun-jin changes depending on the hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) chosen to write it. There are many different hanja that sound like "hyun" and "jin." For example, "hyun" can mean "virtuous" or "wise," and "jin" can mean "precious," "treasure," or "shake." This means each Hyun-jin has a unique meaning based on their specific characters!
Famous People Named Hyun-jin
Many people in South Korea and around the world share the name Hyun-jin. Here are some well-known individuals:
Sports Stars
- Ryu Hyun-jin (born 1987) is a famous South Korean baseball pitcher. He has played for teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States, like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. He is known for his amazing pitching skills.
- Lee Hyun-jin (footballer) (born 1984) is a South Korean male football player. He played as a winger and striker in the K-League, which is South Korea's top professional football league.
- Yong Jae-hyun (born 1988), whose birth name was Yong Hyun-jin, is another South Korean male football player. He has played in various positions on the field.
- Sim Hyon-jin (born 1991) is a North Korean male football player. He plays as a left back or left midfielder for his team.
Actors and Singers
- Seo Hyun-jin (born 1985) is a popular South Korean actress and former singer. She was once part of the girl group M.I.L.K. before becoming a successful actress in many TV dramas.
- Lee Hyun-jin (actor) (born 1985) is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in several television series and films.
- Kim Ha-eun (born 1984), whose birth name was Kim Hyun-jin, is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in various TV shows.
- Bae Hyun-jin (born 1983) is a South Korean television anchor. She is known for presenting news programs.
Other Notable People
- Simon Ok Hyun-jin (born 1968) is a South Korean Roman Catholic priest. He serves as an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Gwangju.
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