How to Say “Kevin” in Korean

케빈
Kebin
케빈 (Kebin) is the Korean way to write the male given name Kevin.
케빈 is used to represent the English name Kevin in Korean script.
Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

Kebin

Did you know?

  • In South Korea, the name 케빈 is frequently associated with the character Kevin McCallister from 'Home Alone', which is an iconic holiday movie in the country.
  • In Korea, it is common for people to adopt an 'English name' like 케빈 specifically for use in hagwons or language schools, while keeping a different Korean name for family.
  • When writing 케빈 in a formal context, Koreans may add a title like 케빈 씨 to avoid being rude, as using a name alone is often too intimate.

Examples in context

  • 저는 Kevin입니다. 만나서 반갑습니다.
    I am Kevin. Nice to meet you.
  • 케빈은 학생이에요.
    Kevin-un haksaeng-ieyo.
    Kevin is a student.
  • 케빈은 어디에 살아요?
    Kevin-un eodi-e sarayo?
    Where does Kevin live?

Example conversation

Dohyeon and Jieun are talking about a new coworker.

  1. 도현 Do-hyeon

    새로 온 직원이 누구예요?
    Sero on jik-won-i nuguyeyo?
    Who is the new employee?
  2. 지은 Ji-eun

    케빈이에요.
    Kevin-ieyo.
    It is Kevin.
  3. 도현 Do-hyeon

    아, 케빈 씨군요.
    A, Kevin ssi-gunyo.
    Ah, it's Mr. Kevin.
  4. 지은 Ji-eun

    네, 아주 친절해요.
    Ne, aju chinjeol-haeyo.
    Yes, he is very kind.

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