Seon is a Korean feminine given name. It derives from Sino-Korean characters, most commonly 善 (seon) meaning "good, virtuous" or 宣 (seon) meaning "declare, announce." Like many Korean names, Seon is often used in combination with another syllable to form a two-syllable given name, but it occasionally stands alone.
The name reflects a common naming tradition in Korea where parents select hanja characters with positive meanings to bestow auspicious attributes on their child. The character 善 underscores virtue and moral integrity, while 宣 conveys clarity and expression. Other hanja with the same pronunciation—such as 仙 ("immortal") or 禪 ("meditation")—are also possible, though less frequent. The choice often depends on the family's lineage book or a professional name analyst.
A related variant is Sun, which is the Korean romanization of the same characters (especially 善) used in Chinese contexts or as a given name in other East Asian cultures. While Sun appears across various Asian name traditions, Seon retains a distinctly Korean phonetic and cultural profile.
- Meaning: "good, virtuous" (善) or "declare, announce" (宣)
- Origin: Sino-Korean characters
- Type: Stand-alone or compound given name
- Usage regions: South Korea