지지
jiji[t͡ɕid͡ʑi]
The English nickname Gigi is written as 지지 (jiji) in Korean.
지지 is used as a common nickname for people named Georgina or Gianna.
Which one should you use?
지지 씨 is a formal way to address someone named Gigi, while 지지야 is used when you are familiar with the person and have a close relationship.
How do you pronounce it?
jiji
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, saying 지지 can act as a way to tell a child 'no' or 'that is dirty/forbidden', often used when teaching hygiene.
- If you use the word 지지 in a context involving traditional calendars, it refers to the 'Earthly Branches' used in fortune-telling and astrology.
- Because 지지 consists of two identical syllables, it sounds like 'baby talk' to some native speakers, which can make the nickname feel extra cute.
Examples in context
- 지지 씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Gigi.
- 지지 선생님, 감사합니다Thank you, Teacher Gigi.
- 지지야, 안녕!Hey, Gigi, hi!
- 지지야, 안녕하세요?Hey, Gigi, hello?
- 지지야, 같이 영화 볼래?Hey, Gigi, do you want to watch a movie together?
- 지지는 정말 귀여운 이름이야.Jiji-neun jeongmal gwiyoun ireumiya.Gigi is a really cute name.
- 우리 지지를 불러볼까?Uri Jiji-reul bulleobolkka?Shall we call our Gigi?
- 지지는 항상 웃고 있어.Jiji-neun hangsang utgo isseo.Gigi is always smiling.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are waiting for their friend at a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 지지 왔어요?minjun ssi, jiji wasseoyo?Minjun, has Gigi arrived?
- 민준 Min-jun아직 안 온 것 같아요.ajik an on geot gatayo.I don't think she's here yet.
- 민지 Min-ji어! 저기 지지가 오네요.eo! jeogi jiji-ga oneyo.Oh! There comes Gigi.
- 민준 Min-jun정말이네요. 같이 인사해요.jeongmal-ineyo. gat-i insahaeyo.You're right. Let's greet her together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 지지, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 지지, CC BY-SA 4.0.
