Min-seok

As K-culture continues to conquer the world, so will Korean names continue to capture hearts. Min-seok—a moniker usually given to boys—is one of many. Possibly originating from Sino-Korean, the name Min-seok mainly translates to “stone-resembling jade.” It may also mean to “bestow” or “confer.” Big fans of the Seoul-based boy band Exo will love this name for one of the group's members, Kim Min-seok, who’s best known by the stage name Xiumin. Parents may also know Korean actor Kim Min-seok from iconic K-dramas like Descendants of the Sun or The Doctors.