Jinyoung as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jinyoung

What is the meaning of the name Jinyoung ?

The baby name Jinyoung is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: [tɕin.jʌŋ]; Romanization/pronunciation: Jin-young / Jin-yeong (approx. 'JIN-yuhng').

Jinyoung is Korean in Origin.

Jinyoung is a Korean unisex given name written in Hangul as 진영. Its meaning varies with the hanja chosen: Jin may be 眞 “true,” 珍 “precious,” or 進 “advance,” while Young often appears as 英 “heroic/flower,” 永 “eternal,” 榮 “glory,” or 影 “shadow,” yielding combinations such as “true glory,” “precious hero,” or “advancing eternity.” Common romanized forms include Jinyoung, Jin-young, Jin-yeong, and sometimes Jin Young.

The name has been widely used in South Korea since the late 20th century and remains familiar across generations. It appears for both genders, though especially for men in recent decades, and is well known through public figures such as producer Park Jinyoung and idol actors-singers Jung Jinyoung and Park Jinyoung of GOT7. Diaspora families often favor the solid, pan-Korean feel and straightforward spelling. Note that the Chinese author’s pen name Jin Yong is unrelated in origin and pronunciation.

⚙ Jinyoung is an uncommon pick. Across 20 countries, we found 51 recorded uses of it.