What does Iseul mean?

Iseul is a native Korean name that means 'dew' or 'morning dew,' representing purity and freshness.

How do you pronounce Iseul?

It is pronounced as 'ee-seul', where 'ee' sounds like the 'ee' in 'seed' and 'seul' is similar to the 'sul' in 'sullen' but with a flatter 'eu' vowel sound.

Is Iseul a boy or girl name?

Iseul is primarily used as a feminine name in South Korea, though its nature-based meaning occasionally allows for unisex application.

Is Iseul a common name in Korea?

It is a well-recognized name that was particularly trendy during the rise of native Korean naming conventions in the 1980s and 1990s.

Iseul이슬

/EE-seul/

Native KoreanGirl

Iseul is a Native Korean girl's name pronounced /EE-seul/. A pure and refreshing native name meaning morning dew.

Meaning of Iseul

A pure and refreshing native name meaning morning dew.

Iseul is a 'sun-uri' name, meaning it originates from native Korean vocabulary rather than Sino-Korean Hanja characters. It translates directly to 'dew,' symbolizing the clarity, purity, and refreshing nature of water droplets found at dawn.

Origin: Native Korean
Pronunciation: /EE-seul/

Cultural background

This name gained popularity during the late 20th-century movement in South Korea to use indigenous Korean words for given names. It is predominantly used for females and carries a poetic, nature-inspired connotation.

Variations & nicknames

Yi-seul
Lee-seul
Eeseul
Seul-i

Famous people named Iseul

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

Kim I-seul
Professional basketball player in the WKBL
Sport · 2010s-present
Kim Iseul
Member of the K-pop girl group Limesoda
Music · 2017-present
Park Iseul
A recurring character in the South Korean drama 'Operation Proposal'
Film · 2012
Kim Yi-seul
South Korean association football player
Sport · 2010s-present

Frequently asked about Iseul

What does Iseul mean?: Iseul is a native Korean name that means 'dew' or 'morning dew,' representing purity and freshness.
How do you pronounce Iseul?: It is pronounced as 'ee-seul', where 'ee' sounds like the 'ee' in 'seed' and 'seul' is similar to the 'sul' in 'sullen' but with a flatter 'eu' vowel sound.
Is Iseul a boy or girl name?: Iseul is primarily used as a feminine name in South Korea, though its nature-based meaning occasionally allows for unisex application.
Is Iseul a common name in Korea?: It is a well-recognized name that was particularly trendy during the rise of native Korean naming conventions in the 1980s and 1990s.

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