Is Kyung Mo a common name?

It is a well-established traditional Korean name, though its peak popularity was in the mid-20th century.

Is Kyung Mo a unisex name?

While most elements of the name 'Kyung' can be unisex, the combination with 'Mo' is almost exclusively used for males.

How do you write Kyung Mo in Hanja?

There are 54 hanja for 'Kyung' and 27 for 'Mo' officially recognized by the South Korean government; the specific meaning depends on which characters the parents choose.

Kyung Mo경모

/KYUNG-moh/

KoreanBoy

Kyung Mo is a Korean boy's name pronounced /KYUNG-moh/. Kyung Mo is a masculine name meaning respected, bright, or meritorious, combined with a desire to gather or follow.

Meaning of Kyung Mo

Kyung Mo is a masculine name meaning respected, bright, or meritorious, combined with a desire to gather or follow.

The meaning of the name depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) used. 'Kyung' (경) is commonly represented by characters meaning 'respect' (敬), 'bright' (景), or 'celebration' (慶). 'Mo' (모) often stems from characters meaning 'to gather' (募), 'to long for' (慕), or 'a pattern/model' (模).

Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: /KYUNG-moh/

Cultural background

In Korean culture, this name is often chosen to reflect a parent's hope that their son will be a respected role model or a person of great merit. It is a traditional name that follows the two-syllable Sino-Korean structure.

Variations & nicknames

Gyeong-mo
Kyungmo
Kyoung-mo
Kyong-mo

Famous people named Kyung Mo

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

Lee Kyung-mo
Renowned Korean photojournalist known for documenting the Korean War
Photography · 1926–2001
Park Kyung-mo
Olympic gold medalist archer
Sport · Modern
Kang Kyung-mo
South Korean professional footballer
Sport · Modern
Choi Kyung-mo
Professional baseball player for the SSG Landers
Sport · Modern

Frequently asked about Kyung Mo

Is Kyung Mo a common name?: It is a well-established traditional Korean name, though its peak popularity was in the mid-20th century.
Is Kyung Mo a unisex name?: While most elements of the name 'Kyung' can be unisex, the combination with 'Mo' is almost exclusively used for males.
How do you write Kyung Mo in Hanja?: There are 54 hanja for 'Kyung' and 27 for 'Mo' officially recognized by the South Korean government; the specific meaning depends on which characters the parents choose.

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