Hyun-woo is a Korean given name, typically romanized from the Hangul 현우. It is an alternate transcription of the name Hyeon-u, which can be formed from various Sino-Korean hanja character combinations.
Etymology
The name Hyeon-u, and by extension Hyun-woo, derives from Sino-Korean roots. The first syllable, hyeon, commonly corresponds to characters such as 賢 meaning "virtuous, worthy, able" or 顯 meaning "manifest, clear." The second syllable, u, can be represented by characters like 祐 meaning "divine intervention, protection" or 雨 meaning "rain." Many other hanja combinations are possible, reflecting the flexible nature of Korean name formation.
Popularity
Hyun-woo has been a persistent favorite for baby boys in South Korea for decades. It was the third most popular name in 1988, fourth in 1998, and again third in 2008, when 1,943 newborns received the name. Its popularity has continued into the 21st century.
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals named Hyun-woo span entertainment and sports. Entertainers include Lee Hyun-woo (born 1966), a Korean-American singer and actor; Ha Hyun-woo (born 1981), a South Korean singer-songwriter; Ji Hyun-woo (born Joo Hyung-tae, 1984), an actor and musician; and Shownu (born Son Hyun-woo, 1992), a member of the boy band Monsta X. Younger bearers include actor Lee Hyun-woo (born 1993) and singer Muzin (born Kim Hyun-Woo, 2001), a member of BAE173. In sports, golfer Ryu Hyun-woo (born 1981) and footballer Kim Hyun-woo (born 1989) are among the athletes representing the name.
- Meaning: combination of virtues such as "worthy, able" or "manifest, clear" and "protection" or "rain"
- Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja)
- Type: given name for males
- Usage: South Korea
Sources: Wikipedia — Hyun-woo