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 Bearers
- Go Hyun-jung (born 1971), South Korean actress
- Big Mama King (born Kim Hyun-jung, 1973), South Korean singer
- Kim Hyun-jung (singer, born 1976), South Korean singer
- Seola (born Kim Hyun-jung, 1994), South Korean singer and actress
- Jo Hyeon-jeong (born 1979), South Korean voice actress
- Vivian Cha (born Cha Hyun-jung, 1993), South Korean fashion model
- Niki Yang (born Yang Hyun-jeong, 1985), South Korean animator and voice actress
- Woo Hyun-jung (born 1977), South Korean field hockey player
- Yang Hyun-jung (born 1977), South Korean football coach
These bearers span entertainment and sports, reflecting the name's enduring popularity.
- Meaning: Virtuous, worthy, able; shine; courtyard; virtuous, chaste, loyal
- Origin: Korean, from Sino-Korean
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage: South Korea (especially 1970s-80s)
Sources: Wikipedia — Hyun-jung