The baby name Chun is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'mandarin': "chūn (Pinyin), approx. IPA /tʂʰu̯n/ ('choon')", 'korean': "춘 (Hangul), approx. IPA /tɕʰun/ ('choon')", 'english_approx': "/tʃuːn/ ('choon')"}.
The baby name Chun is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'mandarin': "chūn (Pinyin), approx. IPA /tʂʰu̯n/ ('choon')", 'korean': "춘 (Hangul), approx. IPA /tɕʰun/ ('choon')", 'english_approx': "/tʃuːn/ ('choon')"}.
Chun is Chinese, Korean in Origin.
Chun is a unisex East Asian name from Chinese; in Mandarin it most often writes 春 (Chūn, “spring; renewal”) or 淳/纯 (Chún, “pure; honest”). Used alone or as the first element in compounds, it connotes seasonal rebirth or moral simplicity. In Korean, 춘 (Chun, from 春) shares the “spring” meaning, while the surname Chun can derive from hanja like 泉 (“spring, fountain”) or 天 (“heaven”).
Names built on 春 appear in classical Chinese poetry and personal names from the Han era onward, spreading via Sino‑xenic readings to Korea and Vietnam (cf. Vietnamese Xuân). Romanizations vary by system and dialect: pinyin Chun; Wade‑Giles Ch’un; Cantonese Chun/Chuen; Korean Cheon or Chun (RR Cheon, MR Ch’ŏn). Common compounds include Chun‑hua/Chun‑hwa (“spring flower”) and Chun‑hee/Chun‑hui (“spring joy/brightness”).
| Chun Doo-hwan Chun Doo-hwan was a South Korean politician who served as the President of South Korea from 1980 to 1988. He is most famous for his role in the military coup d'état of December 12, 1979, and his subsequent leadership during a period of political repression and economic growth. His presidency is often associated with the Gwangju Uprising, a significant event in South Korean history. | Wu Chun Wu Chun is a Bruneian actor best known for his roles in Taiwanese dramas like 'Hana Kimi' and 'Romantic Princess'. He was born in 1979 and gained fame as a member of the boy band Fahrenheit. Wu Chun has also appeared in films such as '14 Blades'. | Chun Woo-hee Chun Woo-hee is a South Korean actor best known for her role in the critically acclaimed film 'Han Gong-ju'. She also starred in the popular movies 'The Wailing' and 'Sunny', showcasing her versatility and talent in diverse roles. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | 0 | #8 | 1 | 201 | |
| KH | Boys | 0 | #9 | 1 | 270 |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #21 | 7 | 897 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| TW | 0 | #70 | 31 | 4,523 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #74 | 2,122 | 12,905 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #80 | 7 | 3,857 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #120 | 14 | 6,332 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #122 | 107 | 5,842 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #138 | 1,153 | 16,104 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #160 | 87 | 7,111 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #171 | 110 | 8,139 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| HK | 0 | #188 | 180 | 8,483 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| MY | 0 | #232 | 103 | 12,352 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #236 | 16 | 7,056 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| SG | 0 | #237 | 33 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #256 | 66 | 9,639 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #273 | 6 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #300 | 4 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Girls | 1991 | #306 | 6 | 2,266 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #310 | 40 | 8,829 |
| Canada | Boys | 2017 | #328 | 8 | 2,609 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #350 | 1,237 | 25,439 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #381 | 10 | 13,098 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #402 | 7 | 11,440 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| France | Boys | 2009 | #407 | 4 | 2,801 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #417 | 293 | 17,960 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #418 | 7 | 15,987 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #460 | 15 | 7,625 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #494 | 93 | 18,916 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #536 | 6 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #581 | 7 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #649 | 6 | 13,121 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #695 | 13 | 18,093 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #791 | 204 | 24,821 |
| United States | Boys | 2000 | #799 | 5 | 6,800 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #913 | 23 | 25,931 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #921 | 31 | 5,873 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #992 | 10 | 16,750 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,443 | 29 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,587 | 28 | 28,008 |
Chun is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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