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Raon

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-ohn /ˈrɑː.oʊn/Medium

Meaning: Raon is a modern pure-Korean name (one built from native Korean roots rather than Chinese characters), usually glossed 'joyful; delightful'. It belongs to a wave of soft, meaning-first Korean names popular since the 2000s.Low

In 30 seconds: Bright and soft: Raon is a modern pure-Korean name meaning 'joyful; delightful' (said 'RAH-ohn').
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Origin LowKorean
MeaningRaon is a modern pure-Korean name (one built from native Korean roots rather than Chinese characters), usually glossed 'joyful; delightful'. It belongs to a wave of soft, meaning-first Korean names popular since the 2000s.
U.S. rank (2024)#13730
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Raon is a recent Korean coinage in the pure-Korean style: names drawn from native roots rather than hanja, prized since the 2000s for their softness and clear meaning. Raon is read as 'joyful; delightful', and is used for boys and girls in Korea. In the U.S. it is very rare and reads as fresh and gentle (said 'RAH-ohn').

It has barely registered in U.S. use so far. Very rare, modern, and warm.

Did you know? Raon belongs to a modern wave of 'pure-Korean' names — built from native Korean roots instead of Chinese characters, and chosen for the plain beauty of what they mean. Raon's meaning is simply 'joyful' (said 'RAH-ohn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Raon — Modern pure-Korean name, 'joyful'

Variations

RaoenRah-onRaona

Nicknames

RaoRa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raon mean?

Raon is a modern pure-Korean name meaning 'joyful; delightful'.

How do you pronounce Raon?

It's said RAH-ohn /ˈrɑː.oʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raon a boy or girl name?

Here Raon is used as a boy's name; in Korea it is given to both boys and girls.

How popular is Raon?

Raon is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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