What origin is the name Yun?

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

What are good brother names for Yun?

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

Yun

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yun

Yun

Unisex

Korean

1 syllable

Yun is a Korean unisex name meaning "Melody.".

Parents who choose Yun pick a unisex name from the Korean tradition, meaning "Melody.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Korean
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Melody.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Yun

What does Yun mean?

Yun is a unisex name of Korean origin meaning "Melody.".

How popular is Yun?

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