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Sehun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sehun

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The baby name Sehun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [se.hun] (Korean). Approx. English: "SEH-hoon".

Sehun is Korean in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: [se.hun] (Korean). Approx. English: "SEH-hoon"

What is the meaning of the name Sehun ?

The baby name Sehun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced [se.hun] (Korean). Approx. English: "SEH-hoon".

Sehun is Korean in Origin.

Sehun is a masculine Korean given name written 세훈 in Hangul. It consists of the Sino-Korean syllables se and hun and is usually romanized Se-hun; the solid form Sehun and the variant Sehoon also appear in passports and media.

Its meaning varies with the hanja. Popular choices include 世 (world, generation), 勢 (vigor, influence), or 洗 (to cleanse) for se, paired with 勳/勛 (merit, distinction), 訓 (instruction), or 薰/熏 (fragrance) for hun - yielding readings such as 世勳 "worldly merit" or 世訓 "generational instruction." Two-syllable Sino-Korean names like Sehun have been common since the Joseon era and remain widely used; public figures such as Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon (吳世勳) and entertainer Oh Sehun have kept the name prominent. Related forms include Se-hun, Sehun, and Sehoon.

Sehun is far from common. We have only 184 recorded uses of it on record, from 33 countries.

Sehun has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sehun

Oh Se-hun Actor · Born 1994 · South Korea Oh Se-hun, known as Sehun, is a South Korean actor and singer, most famous as a member of the popular boy group EXO. He has appeared in films like 'Catman' and the web series 'Dokgo Rewind'. Born in 1994, Sehun has also made a name for himself in the fashion world.

Sehun – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
KZ Boys 0 #289 8 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
IQ Girls 0 #493 12 11,303
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
SA Girls 0 #919 17 25,931
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,191 21 19,440
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Sehun is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AR
BH
BN
BO

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People also ask about Sehun

Sehun is predominantly a boy's name.
Sehun is a 2 syllable name, pronounced [se.hun] (Korean). Approx. English: "SEH-hoon".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Se-hun, Sehoon, Se Hoon, Sehun and Se-hoon.
Across languages, Sehun has these equivalents: 세훈 (Hangul), 世勳 (common hanja), No exact Western equivalent; similar meanings: 'Honor' (English).
Sehun is a name of Korean origin, traditionally used in South Korea. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within South Korea and its diaspora communities.
Without doubt. Sehun stays under the radar of the national statistics we cover, which is the usual mark of an uncommon name.
Yes — 1 notable people named Sehun are in our database, including Oh Se-hun (Actor).