Jiyu

♀ Girl

Pronounced JEE-yoo /ˈdʒiː.juː/Medium

Meaning: A Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen, so it varies from bearer to bearer; separately, in Japanese jiyu means 'freedom.' Romanized here; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft East Asian name: Jiyu is Korean (meaning varies by hanja) and Japanese for 'freedom' (said 'JEE-yoo'). Gentle and modern.

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Origin LowKorean, Japanese

MeaningA Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen, so it varies from bearer to bearer; separately, in Japanese jiyu means 'freedom.' Romanized here; noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2013)#15467

2013 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Jiyu is a Korean given name whose sense shifts with the hanja used, which we note honestly; it also reads as Japanese 'freedom.' Soft and modern -- extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'JEE-yoo').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, gentle, and modern.

Did you know? Jiyu is a Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja chosen, so it varies; in Japanese, jiyu means 'freedom' -- a gentle, modern name, noted honestly (said 'JEE-yoo').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Jiyu — Korean (hanja-dependent); Japanese 'freedom'

Variations

JiwooJiyooJyu

Nicknames

JiYuyu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jiyu mean?

Jiyu is a Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja chosen, so it varies; in Japanese, it means 'freedom.'

How do you pronounce Jiyu?

It's said JEE-yoo /ˈdʒiː.juː/ -- 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jiyu a boy or girl name?

Jiyu is a girl's name.

How popular is Jiyu?

Jiyu is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.