Seul-ki facts for kids

Seul-ki (also spelled Seul-gi or Sul-ki) is a special Korean name. It can be used for both boys and girls, but it's mostly given to girls. In 1990, it was a very popular name, ranking as the 8th most common name for baby girls born in South Korea.

Unlike many Korean names that come from Chinese words, Seul-ki is a pure Korean word. It means "wisdom." This makes it one of the "native names" (called goyueo ireum in Korean) that have become more popular in South Korea in recent years.

Famous People Named Seul-ki

Many talented people in sports and entertainment share the name Seul-ki.

Sports Stars

• Bae Seul-ki (footballer) (born 1985): A South Korean male football player who plays as a centre back.
• Go Seul-ki (born 1986): A South Korean male football player known for being a forward.
• Lee Seul-gi (born 1986): Another South Korean male football player, who plays in the midfield.
• Catherine Kang (born 1987): Born Kang Seul-ki in South Korea, she is a female taekwondo athlete who competes for the Central African Republic.
• Jung Seul-ki (born 1988): A South Korean female swimmer.
• Cheon Seul-ki (born 1989): A South Korean female field hockey player.
• Ahn Seul-ki (born 1992): A South Korean female long-distance runner.
• Kim Seul-ki (born 1992): A South Korean male football player who plays as a winger.

Entertainers

• Kang Eun-tak (born 1982): A South Korean actor who was born Shin Seul-gi.
• Bae Seul-ki (born 1986): A South Korean female pop singer.
• Kim Seul-gi (born 1991): A South Korean actress.
• Kang Seul-gi (born 1994): A South Korean female pop singer. She is a member of the popular K-pop girl group Red Velvet.