Hyun-jung is a Korean female given name, an alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 현정 (see Hyeon-jeong). It was the second-most popular name for baby girls born in South Korea in 1970, falling to tenth place by 1980.Etymologically, Hyun-jung (현정) is a typical Korean given name formed by two hanja syllables. The first element, hyeon (현), can mean “virtuous, worthy, able” (from 賢) or “shine, glitter” (from 炫). The second element, jeong (정), can mean “courtyard” (from 廷) or “virtuous, chaste, loyal” (from 貞). Many other hanja combinations are also possible, a common feature of Korean names.Notable BearersGo Hyun-jung (born 1971), South Korean actressBig Mama King (born Kim Hyun-jung, 1973), South Korean singerKim Hyun-jung (singer, born 1976), South Korean singerSeola (born Kim Hyun-jung, 1994), South Korean singer and actressJo Hyeon-jeong (born 1979), South Korean voice actressVivian Cha (born Cha Hyun-jung, 1993), South Korean fashion modelNiki Yang (born Yang Hyun-jeong, 1985), South Korean animator and voice actressWoo Hyun-jung (born 1977), South Korean field hockey playerYang Hyun-jung (born 1977), South Korean football coachThese bearers span entertainment and sports, reflecting the name's enduring popularity.Meaning: Virtuous, worthy, able; shine; courtyard; virtuous, chaste, loyalOrigin: Korean, from Sino-KoreanType: Feminine given nameUsage: South Korea (especially 1970s-80s)