앨리슨
aelliseun
The English name Alison is written as 앨리슨 (aelliseun) in Korean.
앨리슨 is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
알리슨 is also used as a formal version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
aelliseun
Did you know?
- The Korean language uses a specific set of rules called 'loanword orthography' to decide exactly how to spell 앨리슨, ensuring consistency across newspapers and textbooks.
- If 앨리슨 were to choose a Korean name for official use, they might pick a name with similar sounds, such as 아린 ('Arin'), which is currently a popular modern name for girls.
- To make the name sound 'cuter' or more affectionate, a Korean speaker might add the suffix 이 to create 앨리슨이, though this is only done in casual speech.
Examples in context
- 앨리슨은 제 친구예요.Aellison-eun je chin-gu-ye-yo.Alison is my friend.
- 그녀의 이름은 앨리슨이에요.Geu-nyeo-ui i-reum-eun Aellison-i-e-yo.Her name is Alison.
- 앨리슨을 아세요?Aellison-eul a-se-yo?Do you know Alison?
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are introducing a new colleague.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 이 분은 앨리슨 씨예요.Minjun ssi, i buneun Aellison ssiyeyo.Minjun, this is Alison.
- 민준 Min-jun반가워요, 앨리슨 씨.Bangawoyo, Aellison ssi.Nice to meet you, Alison.
- 민지 Min-ji앨리슨 씨는 미국에서 왔어요.Aellison ssineun migugeseo wasseoyo.Alison came from the US.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 반가워요.Jeongmal bangawoyo.It is very nice to meet you.
