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Minho

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEEN-ho /ˈmiːn.hoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Korean given name whose meaning depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen — often min ('clever; quick; gentle') with ho ('great; bright; summer'), among other combinations. The exact sense varies by writing, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Korean name: Minho blends elements like 'clever' and 'great' (said 'MEEN-ho'). Meaning varies by characters, we note.
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Origin LowKorean
MeaningA Korean given name whose meaning depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen — often min ('clever; quick; gentle') with ho ('great; bright; summer'), among other combinations. The exact sense varies by writing, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11842 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Minho is a Korean boys' name built from elements such as min ('clever; gentle') and ho ('great; bright'), though the precise meaning depends on the hanja used, which we note. Well used in Korea, rarer in U.S. data (said 'MEEN-ho').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Korean families. Rare here, familiar in Korea.

Did you know? Minho is a Korean given name whose meaning shifts with the characters chosen — often 'clever' plus 'great; bright' — so its exact sense varies, which we note (said 'MEEN-ho').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Minho — Korean given name; meaning varies by hanja; romanized

Variations

Min-hoMinhoMino

Nicknames

MinHo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Minho mean?

Minho is a Korean name whose meaning varies with the characters chosen, often 'clever' plus 'great; bright.' We note the variation.

How do you pronounce Minho?

It's said MEEN-ho /ˈmiːn.hoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Minho a boy or girl name?

Minho is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Minho?

Minho is rare in the U.S. and well used in Korea.

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