이안
Ian
이안 is the Korean way to write the male given name Ian.
이안 is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Adding 씨 (ssi) signifies respect and politeness. Adding 이 (i) creates a friendly way to address the person. Adding 아 (ah) creates an affectionate or playful way to call someone's name.
How do you pronounce it?
romanization: Ian
Did you know?
- In many East Asian cultures, including Korea, names are often chosen based on their Hanja (Chinese character) meanings, even when written in Hangul.
- If a Korean person names their child 이안, they are likely choosing a name that sounds modern and globally accessible, rather than a traditional-sounding Korean name.
- Because Korean names are traditionally written Surname first, a person named 'Ian Kim' would be written as 김이안, effectively moving the name to the second position.
Examples in context
- 이안아, 뭐 할 거야?Hey Ian, what are you up to?
- 이안 씨는 어디에 있어요?Ian ssineun eodie isseoyo?Where is Ian?
- 이안은 아주 똑똑해요.Ianeun aju ttokttokhaeyo.Ian is very smart.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 혹시 이안 씨 알아요?Jihun ssi, hoksi Ian ssi arayo?Jihun, do you happen to know Ian?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 이안 씨와 친해요.Ne, Ian ssi-wa chinhaeyo.Yes, I am close with Ian.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말요? 이안 씨는 잘 지내요?Jeongmallyo? Ian ssineun jal jinaeyo?Really? Is Ian doing well?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 아주 잘 지내고 있어요.Ne, aju jal jinaego isseoyo.Yes, he is doing very well.
