Meaning & History
Su-hyeon is a Korean feminine given name, typically written in Hangul as 수현. It is a compound name formed from Sino-Korean elements: 秀 (su) meaning "luxuriant, beautiful, elegant, outstanding" and 賢 (hyeon) meaning "virtuous, worthy, able." Many other hanja character combinations can also yield the pronunciation Su-hyeon, making it a versatile name with multiple possible meanings depending on the parents' choice of characters.
Usage
In South Korea, Su-hyeon is a relatively common name for girls, ranked among the top names in recent decades. Its popularity peaked in the 1990s but remains in use today. The name has been given to notable individuals, particularly athletes and entertainers.
Notable Bearers
- Kim Su-hyeon (born 1997), South African-born South Korean actress
- Park Su-hyeon (born 1998), South Korean actress better known as Suhyun
- Lee Su-hyeon (born 1997), South Korean female alpine skiier
- Choi Su-hyeon (born 1990), South Korean judoka
Related Names
The variant spelling Soo-hyun (수현 in Hangul) is also common, particularly among older generations or in Romanized forms using the Revised Romanization system.
Related Names