Soohee as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Soohee

What is the meaning of the name Soohee ?

The baby name Soohee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Korean: 수희, romanized 'Soo-hee' or 'Su-hui'; approximate English pronunciation 'soo-hee' (IPA: /suhi/)..

Soohee is Korean in Origin.

Soohee (수희) is a Korean given name built from the Sino-Korean elements Su (수) and Hee (희). Each syllable has multiple approved hanja, so meanings vary by choice. Su commonly conveys “excellent,” “long life,” “water,” or “to protect” (e.g., 秀, 壽, 水, 守), while Hee often means “joy,” “brightness,” “hope/rare,” or “blessing” (喜, 熙, 希, 禧). Popular pairings yield interpretations such as “excellent brightness,” “long-life joy,” or “guardian of hope,” giving the name a polished, upbeat character.

Usage is traditionally unisex but leans feminine, especially in mid- to late-20th-century Korea when -hee endings were fashionable; it now reads as classic with modern appeal. Romanization and spacing vary, producing forms like Su-hee, Soo-hee, Soohee, Suhui (Revised Romanization), and Suhŭi (McCune–Reischauer). Related Korean variants that swap elements include Sujin (수진) or Suyeon (수연), while Sohee (소희) is a distinct name with different vowels and meanings.

⚙ Soohee is a genuine rarity. We hold just 10 recorded uses of it, from 6 countries.