현
hyeon[çʌ̹n]
현 (hyeon) is the Korean given name or character used in names for the English name Hyun.
현 is a common Korean given name or a component used within names.
How do you pronounce it?
hyeon
Did you know?
- The character 현 is used to create the word 현대 for 'modern times' and is also the name of the world famous South Korean automotive company, Hyundai.
- In traditional Korean naming, the character 현 is sometimes selected based on the five elements of nature to bring balance to a child's destiny.
- The character 현 used for 'string' is deeply connected to traditional Korean music. Parents often choose this specific version to evoke the tension and musicality of the strings on a gayageum, a traditional zither.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 현 선생님Good morning, Mr. Hyun
- 죄송합니다, 현씨Excuse me, Hyeon
- 이현씨Lee Hyeon-ssi
- 현아, 뭐해?Hey Hyun, what are you doing?
- 현이, 와!Hyun, come here!
- 현 선생님, 이것은 어떤 의미입니까?Mr. Hyun, what does this mean?
- 드디어 현씨를 만났어요!Finally, I met Hyun!
- 오늘 저녁 같이 먹을래, 현아?Do you want to eat together tonight, Hyun?
- 현이, 잠깐만 기다려!Hyun, wait a moment!
- 현 씨는 정말 친절해요.Hyeon ssi-neun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.Hyun is really kind.
- 제 친구 이름은 현이에요.Je chin-gu ireum-eun Hyeon-ieyo.My friend's name is Hyun.
- 현 형은 요리사가 되고 싶어 해요.Hyeon hyeong-eun yorisaga doego sipeo haeyo.Hyun wants to become a chef.
Example conversation
Subin is introducing a new colleague to Jihun.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨, 이쪽은 현 씨예요.Jihun ssi, ijjogeun Hyun ssi-yeyo.Jihun, this is Hyun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun반가워요, 현 씨.Bangawoyo, Hyun ssi.Nice to meet you, Hyun.
- 수빈 Su-bin현 씨가 우리 팀의 신입 사원이에요.Hyun ssi-ga uri tim-ui sin-ip sawon-ieyo.Hyun is the new employee on our team.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 반가워요.Jeongmal bangawoyo.It is very nice to meet you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 현, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
