The baby name Shin-hye is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHEEN-hyeh (Korean: 신혜, IPA: [ɕin.hje]).
Shin-hye is Korean in Origin.
The baby name Shin-hye is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHEEN-hyeh (Korean: 신혜, IPA: [ɕin.hje]).
Shin-hye is Korean in Origin.
Shin-hye is a Korean given name formed from the Sino-Korean elements Shin (신) and Hye (혜). Its meaning depends on the hanja chosen: Shin may be written as 新 “new,” 信 “faith,” or 神 “divine,” among others, while Hye commonly appears as 慧 “wisdom/bright,” 惠 “grace/kindness,” or 蕙 “fragrant orchid.” As a result, combinations like “new grace,” “faith and wisdom,” or “divine grace” are typical interpretations.
Used primarily for girls, Shin-hye rose in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, helped by cultural figures such as actress Park Shin-hye. Parents select from government-approved hanja lists in South Korea, allowing many nuanced pairings. Romanization varies: Sin-hye is the standard in Revised Romanization, while Shin-hye/Shinhye and Shin Hye are common stylistic spellings reflecting the “sh” sound before i. The name remains modern yet classic, balancing virtue and elegance.
Shin-hye is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 5 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Shin-hye is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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