Sung-hoon is an alternate transcription of the Korean given name Seong-hun, written in Korean Hangul as 성훈. It is a masculine name commonly used in South Korea.
Etymology
The name combines two Sino-Korean syllables: seong (成) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded" and hun (勛) meaning "meritorious deed, rank." Many other hanja character combinations can also form this name, adding to its versatility. The element hun also appears in other Korean names with similar moral qualities.
Notable Bearers
Several notable individuals bear the name Sung-hoon (or its standard form Seong-hun). In entertainment, Sung Hoon (born Bang Sung-hoon, 1983) is a South Korean actor known for dramas such as My Secret Romance. Other actors include Park Sung-hoon (born 1985) and Kim Sung-hoon (born 1979, actor as Ha Jung-woo). In music, Kang Sung-hoon (born 1980) is a former member of boy band Sechs Kies, and Sunghoon (born Park Sung-hoon, 2002) is a member of Enhypen. In sports, football players such as An Sung-hun (born 1982) and skiers like Cho Sung-hoon (born 1964) have achieved recognition. Kim Seong-hun (born 1971) and Kim Sung-hoon (born 1974) are film and television directors, respectively, while Sung-hoon Kim (born 1978) is a concert pianist.
Popularity
According to South Korean government data, Seong-hoon (along with its variant Sung-hoon) was the fifth most popular name for baby boys in 1970 and the sixth most in 1980. It reflects a mid-20th-century preference for names with virtuous meanings and traditional hanja elements.
- Meaning: Alternate transcription of Seong-hun; originally from Sino-Korean elements meaning "completed" and "meritorious deed"
- Origin: Sino-Korean
- Type: Given name
- Usage: South Korean
Sources: Wikipedia — Seong-hoon