Su-hyun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Su-hyun

What is the meaning of the name Su-hyun ?

The baby name Su-hyun is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /su.hjʌn/ — "soo-hyun".

Su-hyun is Korean in Origin.

Su-hyun is a Korean unisex given name built from the Sino-Korean syllables su and hyeon. Its meaning depends on the chosen hanja; common pairings include 秀賢 “excellent, virtuous,” 壽賢 “long life, virtuous,” and 琇炫 “beautiful jade, brilliant.” Other approved hanja for both elements allow readings such as “pure,” “to guard,” “mysterious,” or “manifest,” giving parents wide semantic flexibility.

Used across generations in Korea, Su-hyun fits the classic two-syllable structure of hanja-based names and remains popular in modern times, boosted by well-known bearers in entertainment and sports. Spelling varies by romanization and preference: Su-hyeon is the Revised Romanization; Soo-hyun and Suhyeon are common alternatives, and McCune–Reischauer writes Suhyŏn (often simplified as Su-hyon). Short forms like Su and Hyun appear in daily use. The name’s balanced, aspirational feel makes it appealing for any gender.

⚙ Su-hyun doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. That usually points to a very rare, regional, or newly coined name. Whichever it is, scarcely anyone else carries it.