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.
- 도현 Do-hyeon새로 온 직원이 누구예요?Sero on jik-won-i nuguyeyo?Who is the new employee?
- 지은 Ji-eun케빈이에요.Kevin-ieyo.It is Kevin.
- 도현 Do-hyeon아, 케빈 씨군요.A, Kevin ssi-gunyo.Ah, it's Mr. Kevin.
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 아주 친절해요.Ne, aju chinjeol-haeyo.Yes, he is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kevin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.