All about the name

Jinhee

Female

« Jinhee, meaning 'true' or 'genuine,' is a traditional Korean girl's name composed of hanja characters jin (真) for truth and hee (喜) for happiness. »

#70647 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Jinhee is a beautiful and unique Korean girl's name that means "true" or "genuine." It is composed of two hanja characters: 진 (jin), which means "true," and 희 (hee), which means "pure, genuine, or bright." The name Jinhee has a rich history in Korean culture. In traditional Korean naming practices, given names were often chosen based on their meaning and the characters used to write them. Parents would choose names that reflected their hopes and aspirations for their children's future. The character 진 is often associated with sincerity, honesty, and authenticity, while 희 conveys purity and brightness. Thus, parents who chose Jinhee as their daughter's name likely wished for her to grow up into a genuine, honest, and radiant woman. Jinhee has gained popularity beyond Korea in recent years due to its unique sound and beautiful meaning. It is now recognized worldwide as an attractive and meaningful girl's name with deep roots in Korean culture and history. Whether you are of Korean descent or simply drawn to this beautiful name, choosing Jinhee for your daughter is a wonderful way to honor Korean heritage while bestowing upon her a meaningful and lovely name that reflects the qualities of sincerity, purity, and brightness.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jinhee since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2001
5 births
in 2001
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years