Min-jae is a Korean given name, typically masculine, composed of two Sino-Korean syllables. The first syllable, min, can be written with hanja characters such as 珉 or 玟, both meaning "jade" or "stone resembling jade". The second syllable, jae, can be written with 在 meaning "located at, exist" or 宰 meaning "kill, rule". Many other hanja combinations are also possible, following the common Korean practice of pairing syllables with favorable meanings to create a given name.
Popularity and Notable Bearers
According to South Korean government statistics, Min-jae was the ninth most popular name for newborn boys in 2009, reflecting its continuing appeal. Notable individuals with this name include actors Kim Min-jae (born 1979) and Kim Min-jae (born 1996); footballers Kim Min-jae (born 1996), who plays for Bayern Munich and the South Korea national team, and Min-jae Kwak (born 2000); race car driver Kang Min-jae (born 1985); and Paralympic athlete Jeon Min-jae (born 1977). In fictional contexts, a character named Kang Min-jae appears in the 2004 South Korean television series My 19 Year Old Sister-in-Law.
- Meaning: "Jade" (min) + "exist" or "kill/rule" (jae)
- Origin: Sino-Korean
- Type: Given name
- Usage Regions: South Korea
Sources: Wikipedia — Min-jae