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

What is the meaning of the name Su-won ?

The baby name Su-won is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hangul: 수원; Revised Romanization: Su-won; approximate English: 'soo-won'; IPA: /su.wʌn/.

Su-won is Korean in Origin.

Su-won (수원) is a Korean given name derived from Sino-Korean elements; its meaning depends on the hanja chosen. Common choices for Su (수) include 秀 “excellent,” 守 “to protect,” and 壽/寿 “longevity,” while Won (원) may be 原 “origin/meadow,” 園 “garden,” 元 “first,” or 源 “source.” Pairings yield readings such as “excellent source,” “protect the garden,” or “longevity’s origin,” among many others approved on South Korea’s official hanja list.

As a personal name it is unisex and modern in feel, typically formed in the 20th century’s two-syllable style; usage remains modest but familiar thanks to the well-known city Suwon, whose name (水原) means “water source.” Variants in romanization include Su-won, Suwon, and Soo-won; McCune–Reischauer: Suwŏn. Spelling without a hyphen or with a doubled vowel reflects family preference. Nicknames may include Su, Su-su, or Wonnie.

⚙ Su-won is exceptionally rare. There are only 3 recorded uses on record, spread over 3 countries.