[Learn Korean] How to Write Your Name in Hangul (Korean Alphabet)

Have you ever wondered, "How do I write my name in Korean?" One of the most exciting parts of learning a new language is seeing your own name in a different script. Today, we’ll show you how to transform your English name into beautiful Hangul (한글)!

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1. The Secret: It’s All About the Sound!

In Korean, we don't translate the meaning of your name; we translate the sound. Hangul is a phonetic alphabet, meaning each character represents a specific sound.

For example:

• Emma → 에마 (E-ma)

• James → 제임스 (Je-im-seu)

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2. Common Name Examples

Here are some popular names written in Hangul. Can you find yours?

🙋‍♂️ For Him

• Liam → 리암 (Ri-am)

• Noah → 노아 (No-ah)

• Oliver → 올리버 (Ol-ri-beo)

• Lucas → 루카스 (Ru-ka-seu)

• Ethan → 이단 (I-dan) or 에단 (E-dan)

🙋‍♀️ For Her

• Olivia → 올리비아 (Ol-ri-bi-ah)

• Sophia → 소피아 (So-pi-ah)

• Amelia → 아멜리아 (A-mel-ri-ah)

• Mia → 미아 (Mi-ah)

• Charlotte → 샬럿 (Syal-reot)

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3. Two Rules You Should Know

Rule #1: No Silent Letters

In English, "Jane" has a silent 'e'. In Korean, we only write what we hear: 제인 (Je-in).

                                        

Rule #2: The "S" Sound at the End

If your name ends with an "s" sound (like Chris or Alice), we usually add a small 'eu' sound at the end:

• Chris → 크리스 (Keu-ri-seu)

• Alice → 앨리스 (Ael-ri-seu)

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✍️ Let Me Write Your Name for You!

Can't find your name on the list? Don't worry!

Leave a comment below with your name, and I will reply with the correct Hangul spelling and how to pronounce it!

Example Comment: "Hi! My name is Sarah. How do I write it?" My Reply: "Hi Sarah! Your name is 세라 (Se-ra)."

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Wrap-up

Writing your name is the first step to becoming a Korean speaker. In our next lesson, we’ll learn some trendy K-Drama exclamations like "Daebak!"

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