조이
Joi
The English female given name Zoe is written as 조이 (Joi) in Korean.
조이 is used to represent the name Zoe in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
Joi
Did you know?
- Because Korean does not have a distinct 'z' sound, 조이 is used for both 'Zoe' and 'Joey'.
- If you were to use this name in a formal Korean setting, you would never call someone just 조이, as Korean culture almost always requires a title or surname.
- While 조이 is a phonetic transcription, a Korean person might choose Hanja characters to give the name a traditional meaning, such as 'bright' or 'helpful'.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 조이 씨. 만나서 반갑습니다.Hello, Miss Zoe. Nice to meet you.
- 헤이, 조이야! 오늘 영화 보러 갈래?Hey, Zoe! Do you want to go watch a movie today?
- 조이는 아주 똑똑해요.Jo-i-neun a-ju ddok-ddok-hae-yo.Zoe is very smart.
- 제 친구 이름은 조이에요.Je chin-gu i-reum-eun Jo-i-ye-yo.My friend's name is Zoe.
- 조이가 학교에 왔어요.Jo-i-ga hak-gyo-e wass-eo-yo.Zoe came to school.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 조이 소식 들었어요?Do-hyeon ssi, Jo-i so-sik deul-eoss-eo-yo?Dohyun, have you heard news about Zoe?
- 도현 Do-hyeon아니요, 조이한테 무슨 일 있어요?A-ni-yo, Jo-i-han-te mu-seun il iss-eo-yo?No, is something wrong with Zoe?
- 민지 Min-ji조이가 다음 달에 결혼한대요!Jo-i-ga da-eum dal-e gyeol-hon-han-dae-yo!Zoe is getting married next month!
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말요? 정말 축하할 일이네요.Jeong-mal-yo? Jeong-mal chuk-ha-hal il-i-ne-yo.Really? That is wonderful news.
