Minwoo Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMin-woo / mɪnˈwu

Korean

Meaning

brave and strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Minwoo is a popular name in South Korea, often given to boys. It is composed of two syllables: 'Min,' which can mean 'clever' or 'sharp,' and 'woo,' which can mean 'house' or 'universe.' The name reflects positive attributes and is commonly used in contemporary Korean culture. It has gained popularity in various forms of media, including K-dramas and music.

Trend Summary

Minwoo has seen a steady popularity in South Korea, particularly among boys born in the 1990s and 2000s.

Similar Names

MinjaeJinminSungminJiwonSeojinHyunminTaeyang

Variants

  • Min-woo
  • Minu

International Variants

  • Minu (Japanese)
  • Minu (Hindi)

Famous people named Minwoo

Minwoo Lee is a South Korean singer and member of the boy band Shinhwa, known for their contributions to K-pop.

Minwoo Park is a South Korean actor recognized for his roles in various television dramas.

Minwoo Kim is a South Korean professional golfer who has competed in international tournaments.

Minwoo Choi is a South Korean model known for his work in fashion and advertising.

Fictional characters named Minwoo

Minwoo is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy III,' known for his role as a powerful mage.

Minwoo is a character in the K-drama 'My Name,' where he plays a significant role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

JinwooSungwooHyunwooDongwooSeungwooKwangwoo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Minwoo was first seen in the United States in 2002. Minwoo has ranked as high as #1283 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Minwoo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Minwoo

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20027
20125
20135