Eun-jeong (also spelled Eun-jung or Eun-jong) is a Korean feminine given name. It was one of the most popular names for baby girls in South Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, ranking third in 1970 and sixth in 1980.The name is formed by combining Sino-Korean characters. The first syllable, eun, can be written with characters such as 恩 (eun) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" or 慇 (eun) meaning "careful, anxious, attentive." The second syllable, jeong, can be written with 廷 (jeong) meaning "courtyard" or 婷 (jeong) meaning "pretty, graceful." Many other hanja combinations are possible, allowing for variations in meaning.Notable BearersSeveral South Korean entertainers bear this name:Shin Eun-jung (born 1974), South Korean actressHan Eun-jung (born 1980), South Korean actressHahm Eun-jung (born 1988), South Korean actress and singer, member of the girl group T-araIn sports, notable bearers include:Chang Eun-jung (born 1970), South Korean field hockey playerCho Eun-jung (born 1971), South Korean field hockey playerShim Eun-jung (born 1971), South Korean badminton playerLee Eun-jung (born 1981), South Korean long-distance runnerYi Eun-jung (born 1988), South Korean golferKim Eun-jung (curler) (born 1990), South Korean curlerThe name also has a North Korean bearer: Hong Un-jong (born 1989), an artistic gymnast.Cultural SignificanceThe name Eun-jeong exemplifies the common practice of using Sino-Korean characters to form given names in Korea. Each component carries specific meanings that parents may choose for their aspirational quality—kindness, grace, or carefulness. The popularity of the name in the 1970s-1980s reflects broader naming trends in South Korea during that period.Meaning: varies by hanja; common meanings include kindness, mercy, courtyard, gracefulOrigin: Korean (Sino-Korean)Type: Given nameUsage: South and North Korea