How do I write my name in Korean?
For most foreign names, the useful answer is a Hangul spelling that follows the original pronunciation. Your name stays yours—it is written with Korean sounds rather than replaced with a new identity.
Write your name,
in Hangul.
Discover how your name sounds in Korean.
See it written, learn the pronunciation, and give it a try.
AI-powered
A Korean name conversion built around pronunciation
Basic converters often swap letters one at a time. This tool considers the language your name comes from and common Korean sound patterns to suggest natural Hangul, a readable romanization, and a pronunciation guide.
How it works
Your name stays yours
This is transliteration: writing the sound of a name in another alphabet. It does not assign you a new Korean name or translate your name’s meaning.
- 01Choose the language
Tell us how the original spelling should sound.
- 02Enter your name
Use the full name and order you normally use.
- 03Read and listen
Copy the Hangul, check the romanization, and play the audio.
Korean name guide
More about Korean names
Short answers to help you understand your result and the difference between a Korean name converter, translator, and generator.
How are Korean names formatted?
Traditional Korean names usually place the one-syllable family name first, followed by a one- or two-syllable given name. Foreign names are normally kept in their original order when written in Hangul.
English to Korean—and back
Enter an English or other foreign name to get a pronunciation-based Hangul spelling. Entering a Korean name can also help you read it in Latin letters, although romanization is not a translation of its meaning.
How Hangul spelling works
Hangul groups consonants and vowels into compact syllable blocks. Michael, for example, becomes 마이클 (ma-i-keul), with each block representing one spoken Korean syllable.
How to say your name in Korean
Korean does not contain every sound used by every language. The converter considers the language you select, adapts the closest Korean sounds, and provides audio so you can practice the result.
Common Korean surnames
Kim (김), Lee (이), and Park (박) are among Korea’s most common family names. They belong to many distinct family lineages, so sharing a surname does not necessarily mean two people are closely related.
Popular examples
Names written in Korean
The best spelling depends on how you pronounce your name, but these familiar examples show how Hangul represents the sound.
- James제임스je-im-seu
- Emily에밀리e-mil-li
- Michael마이클ma-i-keul
- Lucas루카스ru-ka-seu
- Sophia소피아so-pi-a
Good to know
Korean name converter FAQ
Is this Korean name converter free to use?
Yes. You can convert a name, copy the Hangul result, and listen to its pronunciation without creating an account.
Is this a Korean name generator?
It is a pronunciation-based name converter, not a generator of new Korean identities. It writes your existing name in Hangul and does not invent a Korean surname or translate the meaning of your name.
Can I convert names from languages other than English?
Yes. Choose the language your name is spoken in, or use auto-detect. The same spelling can sound different across languages, so selecting the source language usually produces a more natural result.
Can it convert a Korean name to English?
You can enter a name in Hangul to see a Latin-letter pronunciation guide. This is romanization rather than a translation, and multiple English spellings may be valid for the same Korean name.
Why use AI for Korean name transliteration?
A simple letter-for-letter lookup can miss context. AI can consider the name’s source language, likely pronunciation, complete name parts, and common Korean sound patterns before suggesting a Hangul spelling.
Why might my result differ from another spelling?
Transliteration is not always one-to-one. Accents, personal preference, established spellings, and sounds that do not exist in Korean can all lead to more than one reasonable Hangul result.
What does my name in Korean mean?
The Hangul result represents how your name sounds; it does not give the name a new Korean meaning. Finding a Korean name with a related meaning is a different process from transliteration.
Can I use the result on official documents?
Treat the result as a pronunciation guide. For passports, immigration forms, or other official records, use the spelling required by the issuing authority and confirm it with a qualified Korean speaker when needed.
About this tool
Made for a confident first read
KollectionK’s Korean name converter uses AI to create a pronunciation-led Hangul spelling, romanization, name-part breakdown, and optional audio. Results are designed to be quick to read, easy to copy, and useful as a starting point.
AI suggestions can vary, especially for uncommon spellings or names with more than one pronunciation. If accuracy matters for an introduction, publication, or official use, confirm your preferred spelling with a Korean speaker.
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