Nayeon as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nayeon

What is the meaning of the name Nayeon ?

The baby name Nayeon is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [na.jʌn] (IPA); approximate English: "NAH-yuhn".

Nayeon is Korean in Origin.

Nayeon (나연) is a Korean feminine given name composed of two Sino-Korean syllables, typically romanized as Na-yeon (RR) or Na-yŏn (MR). Its meaning varies with the hanja chosen for each element. As a modern two-syllable style, it has been used in South Korea since the late 20th century and gained broader international recognition in the 2010s through K-pop and Korean media.

Common hanja pairings include 娜 (na, graceful/elegant) with 妍 or 姸 (yeon, beautiful), yielding senses like graceful beauty; other options use 延 (extend), 燕 (swallow), or 蓮 (lotus), producing readings such as continuing grace, swallow-like lightness, or lotus beauty. Variants and spellings include Nayeon, Na-yeon, and Na Yeon; nicknames like Naya also occur. Notable bearer: Im Nayeon of TWICE, whose prominence has helped the name travel globally.

⚙ Nayeon is a rare find. Our records hold just 62 recorded uses, spread over 23 countries.