What origin is the name Hyun?

Hyun comes from Korean naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Hyun?

Names from the same korean tradition pair naturally with Hyun — for example Chul, Chin-Mae, Jung. You can browse more on our korean names page.

Hyun

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hyun

Hyun

Girl

Korean

1 syllable

Hyun is a Korean girl's name meaning "Clever.".

Parents who choose Hyun pick a girl name from the Korean tradition, meaning "Clever.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Korean
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Clever.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Hyun

What does Hyun mean?

Hyun is a girl name of Korean origin meaning "Clever.".

How popular is Hyun?

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