Myung

Myung is a Korean first name that is used for both boys and girls and has its origin in Myeong. Translated, this name means 'the Radiant' or 'the Bright'.

What does the name Myung mean?

Myung is a name of Korean origin that is used for both boys and girls and derives from the term Myeong. The literal meaning is 'the Radiant' or 'the Bright'. Its origin lies in the Korean word myeong (明), which means 'radiant', 'bright', and 'clear'.

Where does the name Myung come from?

Myung is a first name suitable for both men and women and comes from Korean. The meaning is 'the Radiant'. The word is composed of the Korean term myeong (明), which means radiant, bright, or clear.

How do you pronounce Myung?

Myung is pronounced approximately like 'Mjung'.

Popularity

In Germany, Myung is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th in the list of the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Myung was given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name.

Famous people

• Kim Myung-Soo (L), South Korean singer and actor
• Myung Ki Kim (writer)
• Myung-bak Lee (South Korean politician)
• Myung-gil Choi (actress from South Korea)
• Myung-gon Kim (actor from South Korea)
• Myung-hee Chung (South Korean badminton player)
• Myung-hee Lee (South Korean model)
• Myung-hwan Yu (South Korean politician)
• Myung-Jin Lee (artist)
• Myung-joong Hah (actor from Busan, South Korea)
• Myung-June Yoon (baseball pitcher from South Korea)
• Myung-min Kim (South Korean actor)
• Myung-sook Han (Prime Minister of South Korea)
• Myung-Sung Kim (baseball pitcher)
• Myung-whun Chung (South Korean conductor and pianist)