Dami most commonly translates to 'plentiful beauty' or 'rich in excellence,' depending on the Hanja characters used for 'Da' and 'Mi'.

How do you pronounce Dami?

It is pronounced with two distinct syllables: 'DAH-mee', with a short 'a' sound like in 'father' and a long 'e' sound.

Is Dami a boy or girl name?

Dami is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in South Korea.

Is Dami a common name in Korea?

Yes, it is a well-established and fashionable name for females, particularly among generations born from the 1990s onwards.

Dami다미

/DA-mee/

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Dami is a Korean girl's name pronounced /DA-mee/. A lovely name signifying a person who is rich in virtue and excellence.

Meaning of Dami

A lovely name signifying a person who is rich in virtue and excellence.

The name Dami is primarily derived from the Hanja 'Da' (多) meaning 'much' or 'plentiful' and 'Mi' (美) meaning 'beautiful' or 'excellent'. When combined, it signifies a person who possesses an abundance of virtue, grace, and inner excellence.

Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: /DA-mee/

Cultural background

Dami is a popular contemporary name for girls in South Korea, favored for its soft, two-syllable phonetic sound. It is frequently chosen by parents seeking a name that sounds modern yet carries traditional Confucian values of virtue.

Variations & nicknames

Da-mi
Dam-i
Damie
Dah-mee

Famous people named Dami

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Dami Im
Korean-Australian singer and winner of The X Factor Australia.
Music · 2013–present
Kim Da-mi
Award-winning actress known for the film 'The Witch' and the series 'Itaewon Class'.
Film · 2017–present
Lee Da-mi
Professional South Korean badminton player.
Sport · 2000s–present
Dami
Stage name of Lee Yu-bin, lead rapper of the K-pop girl group Dreamcatcher.
Music · 2014–present

Frequently asked about Dami

What does Dami mean?: Dami most commonly translates to 'plentiful beauty' or 'rich in excellence,' depending on the Hanja characters used for 'Da' and 'Mi'.
How do you pronounce Dami?: It is pronounced with two distinct syllables: 'DAH-mee', with a short 'a' sound like in 'father' and a long 'e' sound.
Is Dami a boy or girl name?: Dami is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in South Korea.
Is Dami a common name in Korea?: Yes, it is a well-established and fashionable name for females, particularly among generations born from the 1990s onwards.

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