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The name Jiyoung (Ji-Young) is a Korean first name for girls and represents a variant of the name Jiyeong (Ji-Yeong). In English translation, it means 'the prosperous wise one' or 'the brave ambitious one.'
What does the name Jiyoung mean?
Jiyoung (Ji-Young) is a Korean girl's name and a variant of Jiyeong (Ji-Yeong). Translated into English, it carries the meaning 'the prosperous wise one' or 'the brave ambitious one.' The name consists of two parts, whose combination creates different meanings. The first component includes: ji (知) for knowledge, perception, understanding, ji (智) for wisdom, intellect, mind, and ji (志) for will, goal, ambition, intention. The second part consists of: yeong (榮) for fame, honor, thriving, prosperity, and yeong (英) for flower, petal, brave, heroic, valiant.
Where does the name Jiyoung come from?
The name Jiyoung is a feminine given name with Korean roots and means 'the prosperous wise one.'
How do you pronounce Jiyoung?
Dji-young
Popularity
In Germany, Jiyoung is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking of the name Jiyoung in the USA was in 1988, when it reached 11,798th place. From 1930 to 2024, the name was used as a first name in the USA less than 10 times, placing it at 9,768th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Famous people
- Jiyoung Baek (Korean singer)
- Jiyoung Park (Korean actress)
- Jiyoung Seo (Korean singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jiyoung
What is the origin of the name Jiyoung?
Jiyoung is a feminine given name with Korean roots and is among the traditional names in Korea.
What does the name Jiyoung mean?
The name Jiyoung can be translated as 'the prosperous wise one.' It consists of elements for knowledge, wisdom, will, and fame.
How popular is the name Jiyoung?
Jiyoung enjoys great popularity in Korea and is frequently given, as it is both traditional and modern.