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Jisoo
Pronounced JEE-soo /ˈdʒiː.suː/Medium
Meaning: A Korean given name (romanized Jisoo/Jisu), whose meaning depends on the hanja characters chosen — often 'wisdom; intellect' with 'excellence; long life; purity.' Meaning varies by characters.Low
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History & Origin
Jisoo (also Jisu) is a Korean given name, romanized here, whose meaning rides on the hanja characters — readings like 'wisdom and excellence' among them. The meaning varies by characters, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'JEE-soo').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Korean families. Rare, graceful, and heritage-rich.
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What does the name Jisoo mean?
Jisoo is a Korean name often blending 'wisdom' with 'excellence; long life'; the meaning varies by the hanja characters, which we note.
How do you pronounce Jisoo?
It's said JEE-soo /ˈdʒiː.suː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jisoo a boy or girl name?
Jisoo is used for both in Korea; here it is a girl's name.
How popular is Jisoo?
Jisoo is a rare name in the U.S.