Seulgi

Seulgi is a Korean feminine given name that carries the meaning of "wisdom, intelligence." It is written in Hangul as 슬기, and its underlying meaning reflects a valued trait in Korean culture, where names often embody virtues or aspirations for the child. The name has gained significant visibility through popular culture.

Notable Bearer

The most prominent individual bearing this name is Kang Seul-gi (born February 10, 1994), known mononymously as Seulgi, a South Korean singer and dancer. She is a member of the girl group Red Velvet, its sub-unit Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi, and the supergroup Got the Beat. Seulgi released her debut EP, 28 Reasons, in 2022. She trained at SM Entertainment from 2007 and was introduced to the public in 2013 through the pre-debut project SM Rookies. These factors have made the name Seulgi widely recognized in and outside of South Korea.

Variant Forms

A common variant of Seulgi is Seulki, which shares the same Korean root and meaning but uses a different romanization ("ki" instead of "gi"). The syllable "gi" (기) in Korean can mean "wisdom" or "intelligence," while "ki" (기) is also used in some translations but carries no significant distinction in meaning. Both names are used for females, though overall statistics on distribution are not formally documented due to the common nature of the meaning.

• Meaning: Wisdom, intelligence
• Origin: Korean
• Type: First name (female)
• Usage Regions: South Korea, Korean diaspora