The baby name Jin-hyuk is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: [t͡ɕin hjʌk̚]; Revised Romanization: Jin-hyeok; Approx. English: 'JIN-hyuk' (JIN like 'jean' short i; hyuk like 'hyuck' with an 'uh' vowel).
Jin-hyuk is Korean in Origin.
The baby name Jin-hyuk is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: [t͡ɕin hjʌk̚]; Revised Romanization: Jin-hyeok; Approx. English: 'JIN-hyuk' (JIN like 'jean' short i; hyuk like 'hyuck' with an 'uh' vowel).
Jin-hyuk is Korean in Origin.
Jin-hyuk (진혁) is a Korean masculine given name formed from Sino-Korean elements whose meanings vary with the hanja chosen. Jin is often written 眞 “true; genuine,” 珍 “precious,” 進 “advance,” or 鎭/鎮 “steadfast; to calm.” Hyuk (혁) typically uses 赫 “brilliant; illustrious” or 爀 “blazing.” Together the name evokes ideas such as “true brilliance,” “precious radiance,” or “steadfast light,” though exact nuance depends on the characters registered for the child.
As part of Korea’s two-syllable naming tradition, Jin-hyuk gained steady use in the late 20th and early 21st centuries and remains a modern, energetic choice for boys, appearing across entertainment and sports. Spelling variants reflect romanization systems: Jin-hyeok is the standard Revised Romanization, while Jin-hyuk is a common personal and stage spelling; older texts may show Chin-hyŏk. Hyphenation is optional (Jin Hyuk/Jinhyuk). Related names sharing components include Jin-ho, Jin-woo, Min-hyuk, and Hyuk-jin.
Jin-hyuk is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 897 |
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