What does Gayeong mean?

Gayeong typically means 'beautiful flower' or 'excellent grace,' derived from the hanja 'Ga' (beautiful) and 'Yeong' (flower or hero).

How do you pronounce Gayeong?

It is pronounced 'gah-young' in two syllables, where the 'g' is a soft sound between a 'k' and a 'g', and 'yeong' rhymes with the English word 'young' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound.

Is Gayeong a boy or girl name?

Gayeong is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in Korea due to its delicate and floral meanings.

Is Gayeong a common name?

Yes, it is a well-established and common name in South Korea, frequently appearing in media and among the general population born in the late 20th century.

Name meaning & originGayeong 가영

/GAH-young/

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Gayeong is a Sino-Korean girl's name pronounced /GAH-young/. A lovely name representing beauty, excellence, and a flower-like grace.

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Meaning of Gayeong

A lovely name representing beauty, excellence, and a flower-like grace.

The name Gayeong is a Sino-Korean name typically composed of the hanja 'Ga' (佳), meaning beautiful, auspicious, or good, and 'Yeong' (英), meaning flower, petal, or brave excellence. Historically, this combination symbolizes a person who possesses both aesthetic grace and outstanding intellectual or moral character.

Origin: Sino-Korean
Pronunciation: /GAH-young/

Cultural background

It is a popular feminine name in South Korea, particularly for those born between the late 1980s and early 2000s. It follows the traditional two-syllable structure and is often chosen for its soft phonetic quality and positive connotations.

Variations & nicknames

Ga-young
Ka-young
Gayoung
Kayoung
Ga-yeong
Gayeongie

Famous people named Gayeong

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

Moon Ga-young
Prominent South Korean actress known for 'True Beauty' and 'Tempted'.
Film · 2006–present
Kim Ga-young
Professional pool player known as 'The Little Devil Girl'.
Sport · 2003–present
Lee Ga-young
Professional golfer competing on the LPGA of Korea Tour.
Sport · 2015–present
Kim Ga-young
South Korean singer and former member of the K-pop group Stellar.
Music · 2011–present
Jung Ga-young
Independent film director and screenwriter known for 'Hit the Night'.
Film · 2010s–present

Frequently asked about Gayeong

What does Gayeong mean?: Gayeong typically means 'beautiful flower' or 'excellent grace,' derived from the hanja 'Ga' (beautiful) and 'Yeong' (flower or hero).
How do you pronounce Gayeong?: It is pronounced 'gah-young' in two syllables, where the 'g' is a soft sound between a 'k' and a 'g', and 'yeong' rhymes with the English word 'young' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound.
Is Gayeong a boy or girl name?: Gayeong is almost exclusively used as a feminine name in Korea due to its delicate and floral meanings.
Is Gayeong a common name?: Yes, it is a well-established and common name in South Korea, frequently appearing in media and among the general population born in the late 20th century.

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