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The baby name Choi is a name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Korean IPA [tɕʰwe̞] (approx. 'chweh'); common Anglicized /tʃɔɪ/ (approx. 'choy').

Choi is Korean in Origin.

Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: Korean IPA [tɕʰwe̞] (approx. 'chweh'); common Anglicized /tʃɔɪ/ (approx. 'choy')

What is the meaning of the name Choi ?

The baby name Choi is a name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Korean IPA [tɕʰwe̞] (approx. 'chweh'); common Anglicized /tʃɔɪ/ (approx. 'choy').

Choi is Korean in Origin.

Choi is a sleek, unisex choice most familiar as a Korean and Cantonese surname repurposed as a given name. In Korean, it corresponds to 최, traditionally written with the hanja 崔 meaning “lofty, towering.” Pronounced roughly “Chwe/Choe” in Korean but long romanized as Choi, it ranks among the most common Korean family names; use as a first name within Korea is uncommon, yet it has gained currency abroad as a modern, one-syllable given name.

In Cantonese settings, Choi/Choy most often reflects the surname 蔡 (Mandarin Cai), a toponym from the ancient state of Cai; related Cantonese forms Tsui/Chui correspond to 崔 (Mandarin Cui) in other families. Related forms include Choe (Korean), Cui and Cai (Mandarin), and Choy, Tsoi, Tsui, or Chui (Cantonese). Depending on which character inspires the name, meanings range from “lofty” (崔) to historically toponymic (蔡) rather than semantic.

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Famous people with the name Choi

Choi Woo-shik Actor · Born 1990 · Canada Choi Woo-shik is a Canadian actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite. He also starred in Train to Busan and Okja, showcasing his versatility and talent in various genres.

Choi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Boys 0 #5 30 897
KR 0 #7 2 201
KR Girls 0 #10 6 572
MO 0 #31 22 2,706
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
MO Boys 0 #94 153 5,842
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
MO Girls 0 #123 139 7,056
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
HK Boys 0 #137 1,084 12,905
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HK Girls 0 #178 851 16,104
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
HK 0 #193 171 8,483
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CN Boys 0 #296 24 9,639
MY 0 #299 32 12,352
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Girls 0 #329 21 8,829
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
PH Boys 0 #335 49 11,440
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
SG Girls 0 #530 57 18,916
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
SG Boys 0 #623 75 17,960
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
CL Boys 0 #648 18 13,390
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
QA Boys 0 #691 17 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
MY Girls 0 #721 279 24,821
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
MY Boys 0 #797 326 25,439
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
PE Boys 0 #866 13 14,506
SA Girls 0 #904 32 25,931
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,073 20 22,615
MA 0 #1,104 25 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,458 14 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,543 72 28,008

Choi is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Choi

Choi is a one syllable name, pronounced Korean IPA [tɕʰwe̞] (approx. 'chweh'); common Anglicized /tʃɔɪ/ (approx. 'choy').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Choi, Choe, Choy, Chui, Cui and Tsoi.
Across languages, Choi has these equivalents: Cui (Mandarin, 崔), Chui/Tsui (Cantonese), Thôi (Vietnamese), Tsoi (alternate transliteration).
Choi is a name of Korean origin, traditionally used in South Korea. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within South Korea and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Choi are in our database, including Choi Woo-shik (Actor).