Origin:Korean
Meaning:Soft, sleek; Allow; Beautiful
Yoon-ah is a unique feminine name of Korean origin. A variant spelling of Yun-a, this moniker holds several different interpretations, all dependent on the hanja characters used to write it. From “soft” and “sleek” to “allow” and “beautiful,” Yoon-ah’s meanings set the scene for the arrival of a gentle and empathetic little one. Some might recognize this title from the Korean singer and actress Im Yoon-ah, who could encourage your little one to awaken their inner superstar.
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Yoon-a, December 2020

  • Behind the Name, Yun-a, January 2016

  • National Institute of the Korean Language Standard Dictionary, Yoon (2)

  • WordSense Dictionary,

  • WordSense Dictionary,

  • IMDb, Im Yoon-ah

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