Kun-Woo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kun-Woo

What is the meaning of the name Kun-Woo ?

The baby name Kun-Woo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Korean IPA: [kʌn.u]; approximate English: 'KUN-woo' (also romanized Geon-woo/Gun-woo)..

Kun-Woo is Korean in Origin.

Kun-Woo is a modern Korean masculine given name (Hangul: 건우) built from Sino-Korean syllables whose meanings vary with the hanja chosen. Common combinations include 健宇 (“healthy, vigorous” + “universe/house”), 建宇 (“to build/establish” + “universe”), 健祐 or 健佑 (“healthy” + “divine help/protection”), and 乾祐 (“heaven/heavenly” + “blessing”). The 우 element may also be written with hanja such as 宇, 祐/佑, 友 (“friend”), 優 (“excellent”), 雨 (“rain”), or 右 (“right”), leading to readings that emphasize strength, stability, friendship, aid, or cosmic breadth. South Korea’s approved hanja lists offer many options for each syllable.

In use since the late 20th century, the name rose to sustained popularity in the 2000s–2010s. Variants and spellings include Gun-woo, Geon-woo/Geon-u, Keon-woo, and Kunwoo; in McCune–Reischauer it appears as Kŏn-u. A notable bearer is the pianist Kun-Woo Paik. Not to be confused with Chinese Kunwu.

⚙ We can't find Kun-Woo in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.