제인
Jein[t͡ɕe̞in]
The Korean word for the name Jane is 제인 (Jein).
제인 is used as the feminine form of the name John.
Meaning: feminine form of John (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Jein
Did you know?
- In Korea, the name 제인 is sometimes chosen by parents for their children because it sounds modern and international, rather than as a translation of an English name.
- When Koreans write the name 제인 in a formal context, they often add the honorific suffix 씨 to create 제인 씨, meaning 'Ms. Jane'.
- The character 제 in 제인 can be mapped to various Hanja characters, such as the one meaning 'to govern' or 'to control', giving the name a hidden traditional meaning.
Examples in context
- 톰도 안왔고, 제인도 안왔어.Tom didn't come and neither did Jane.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of 제인 in a negative context.Tatoeba #4748285 by kimhkng, translation #1349586 by CN
- 안녕하세요, 저는 제인입니다.Hello, I am Jane.
- 안녕, 나는 진이야.Hi, I am Jane.
- 제인 씨Ms. Jane
- 제인 파커Jane Parker
- 제인의 친구Jane's friend
- 안녕 제인!Hi Jane!
- 제인과 한국어 공부하자.Let's study Korean with Jane.
- 제인은 아주 친절해요.Jein-eun aju chinjeolhaeyo.Jane is very kind.
- 제인이 누구예요?Jein-i nugu-yeyo?Who is Jane?
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are looking for their friend at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun제인이 여기 왔어요?Jeini yeogi wasseoyo?Did Jane come here?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 아직 안 왔어요.Aniyo, ajik an wasseoyo.No, she hasn't arrived yet.
- 지훈 Ji-hun제인한테 전화해 볼게요.Jeinhante jeonhwahae bolgeyo.I will try calling Jane.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 그렇게 하세요.Ne, geureoke haseyo.Yes, please do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jane” translations and entries 제인, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
