에드워드
Edeuwodeu
The English male given name Edward is translated into Korean as 에드워드 (Edeuwodeu).
에드워드 is the most common way to say "Edward" in Korean.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
에드 is an abbreviation of the name Edward used for close friends or peers, and 에디 is a shortened version of the name Edward used affectionately.
How do you pronounce it?
Edeuwodeu
Did you know?
- While 에드워드 is the standard transcription, Korean speakers often add the honorific suffix 씨 ('ssi') after the name, making it 에드워드씨, to avoid sounding impolite when addressing an adult.
- Because the Korean language is syllable-timed, 에드워드 is pronounced with four distinct beats, whereas the English 'Edward' typically flows as two syllables.
- In formal Korean settings, using the nickname 에디 ('Edi') could be seen as overly familiar or even rude if the person is of a higher social rank.
Examples in context
- 에드워드는 영국 이름이에요.Edeuweodeu-neun yeongguk ireum-ieyo.Edward is a British name.
- 제 친구 이름은 에드워드예요.Je chinggu ireum-eun Edeuweodeu-yeyo.My friend's name is Edward.
- 에드워드가 맞나요?Edeuweodeuga mannayo?Is it Edward?
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are discussing a new colleague at work.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo새로 온 분 성함이 에드워드예요?Sero on bun seonghami Edeuweodeu-yeyo?Is the new person's name Edward?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 에드워드 씨예요.Ne, Edeuweodeu ssi-yeyo.Yes, it is Mr. Edward.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo에드워드 씨는 친절하시네요.Edeuweodeu ssi-neun chinjeol-hasineyo.Mr. Edward is kind.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 정말 좋은 분이에요.Majayo, jeongmal joeun bun-ieyo.That's right, he is a very good person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edward” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
