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Yoona
Pronounced YOO-nuh /ˈjuː.nə/Medium
Meaning: A Korean given name (Yuna/Yoona), whose meaning depends on the hanja chosen — commonly tied to elements like yun ('allow; consent; gentle') and a ('elegant'). A soft, graceful Korean name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Yoona (Yuna) is a Korean name whose sense varies with its written characters, commonly graceful elements like 'gentle' and 'elegant.' For girls it reads as soft and modern, rare in the U.S. (said 'YOO-nuh').
It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Korean-American families. Rare, graceful, and soft.
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What does the name Yoona mean?
Yoona is a Korean name whose meaning depends on its characters, often tied to 'gentle; allow' and 'elegant.'
How do you pronounce Yoona?
It's said YOO-nuh /ˈjuː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yoona a boy or girl name?
Yoona is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Yoona?
Yoona is a rare name in the U.S.