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Seoul
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Pronounced SOHL /ˈsoʊl/Medium
Meaning: From Seoul, the capital of South Korea; the city's name derives from a Korean word for 'capital city.' Used as a modern place-name given name, noted plainly.Low
In 30 seconds: A place-name pick: Seoul is the capital of South Korea (said 'SOHL'). Modern and distinctive.
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Origin LowKorean
MeaningFrom Seoul, the capital of South Korea; the city's name derives from a Korean word for 'capital city.' Used as a modern place-name given name, noted plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#17214 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
History & Origin
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, its name from a Korean word for 'capital city.' As a given name it is a modern place-name pick, noted plainly — very rare in the U.S. (said 'SOHL').
In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, place-based, and distinctive.
Did you know? Seoul takes its name from the capital of South Korea — from a Korean word for 'capital city' — used as a modern given name, noted plainly (said 'SOHL').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Seoul — Korean capital city; place-name; noted plainly
Variations
SeulSeouleSol
Nicknames
SeoSoul
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Seoul mean?
Seoul is the capital of South Korea (from a Korean word for 'capital city'), used as a given name.
How do you pronounce Seoul?
It's said SOHL /ˈsoʊl/ — one syllable.
Is Seoul a boy or girl name?
Seoul is a girl's name here; as a place-name it reads unisex.
How popular is Seoul?
Seoul is rare in the U.S.