How it works
- 1English → Korean is written by sound, not letters: Emily → 에밀리. We follow the standard rules Korean newspapers use.
- 2Korean → English uses the official Revised Romanization. Names are spelled syllable by syllable: 민준 → Minjun.
- 3Family names usually keep an older spelling in passports, so we show it too: 김 → Kim (official: Gim).
Examples
| English | Korean | Korean | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | 에밀리 | 김민준 | Kim Minjun |
| Matthew | 매슈 | 이서연 | Lee Seoyeon |
| Olivia | 올리비아 | 최지우 | Choi Jiu |
FAQ
My name isn't found. Why?
We cover more than 100 common first names with checked spellings, rather than guessing. Try another spelling, or ask a Korean speaker how your name sounds to them.
I've seen another Korean spelling of my name.
That's normal. Matthew is officially 매슈, but many people write 매튜. Both are understood.
Can I add a hyphen, like Min-jun?
Yes. The official rules allow a hyphen between the two given-name syllables.