Meaning & History
Si-yun is a Korean unisex given name formed by combining Sino-Korean characters. The most common hanja combinations include 始 (si) meaning "begin, start" paired either with 潤 (yun) meaning "soft, sleek" or with 允 (yun) meaning "allow, consent". Alternatively, other hanja combinations exist, reflecting the flexibility of Korean naming conventions.
In South Korea, names are typically registered in the family register using hanja, though usage of pure Korean names (without hanja) is also increasing. Si-yun follows the common Korean pattern of a one-syllable family name preceding a two-syllable given name.
- Meaning: "begin" + "soft" or "start" + "allow"
- Origin: Sino-Korean
- Type: First name
- Regions: South Korea, Korean diaspora