๐ About Kyeong
Kyeong is a Korean given name and name element that conveys meanings of respect, honour, scenery, and brightness depending on the hanja (Chinese character) chosen in writing. It is a romanised variant of Gyeong (๊ฒฝ), reflecting the older McCune-Reischauer system used before South Korea adopted the Revised Romanisation in 2000. Common hanja include ๆฏ (scenery), ๆฌ (reverence), and ๆ ถ (celebration). As a standalone name or combined element โ Kyeong-su, Kyeong-hee, Kyeong-jin โ it has been popular across generations in Korea, carrying associations with virtue, beauty, and social respect. The spelling Kyeong is now associated with older generations or diaspora communities that maintained earlier romanisation conventions.
๐ Details
- OriginKorean
- Genderโ Male
- MeaningVariant of Gyeong. Respect, scenery
๐ Variants & Related Names
โญ Famous People
- Kyeong Soo-jin โ South Korean actress known for her roles in television dramas including My Husband Got a Family
- Park Kyeong-lim โ South Korean comedian and television host, one of the most recognised female comedians in Korea
- Lee Kyeong-kyu โ South Korean comedian and entertainer, popular on variety television since the 1990s
- Cho Kyeong-suk โ South Korean activist and politician known for her work in labour rights and progressive politics