Origin:Korean
Meaning:Brave; Ash; Located; Flower petal; Glory; Prosper
Baby can be like the heroes in their favorite stories with this Korean name. Jae-young, usually used as a boy's name, means "brave" and will always give baby something to fall back on when times are hard. Sometimes spelled as Jae-yeong, its meaning can change depending on the hanja you use to write each syllable. Since there are multiple hanja that can be read as jae and young, this a name that you can adapt to match your one-of-a-kind little one. Some other meanings can include "ash," "located," "flower petal," "glory," and "prosper," giving your little one plenty of inspiration.
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Jae-Young, January 2025

  • Behind the Name, Jae-Yeong, January 2025

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  • Naver Korean-English Dictionary, 재-

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