๐ About Su-ho
Su-ho is a Korean given name rendered in hangul as ์ํธ, with the corresponding hanja ๅฎ่ญท meaning 'to protect' or 'to guard.' Composed of the characters su (ๅฎ, to defend or watch over) and ho (่ญท, to protect or shelter), the name carries a deeply cultural resonance in Korean society, evoking themes of strength, loyalty, and care for others. It belongs to a rich tradition of Korean two-syllable names that draw on Sino-Korean vocabulary, where the meaning is transparently encoded in the characters chosen by parents โ often expressing hopes for the child to be a guardian figure in family or community. The name gained particular cultural visibility in the 21st century through entertainment: the stage name Suho (์ํธ), adopted by Kim Jun-myeon, leader of the globally acclaimed K-pop group EXO, brought the name to the attention of international audiences. Su-ho evokes a protective, steady presence โ a name parents choose when they wish for their child to be a source of strength and safety.
๐ Details
- OriginKorean
- Genderโ Male
- MeaningVariant of Suho. Guardian, protector
๐ Variants & Related Names
โญ Famous People
- Suho (Kim Jun-myeon) โ South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, leader of the globally popular K-pop group EXO; the name Suho (์ํธ, meaning guardian) is his stage name
- Kang Su-ho โ South Korean professional footballer who has played in the K League, known as a defender with strong protective instincts on the field
- Lee Su-ho โ South Korean actor who has appeared in multiple Korean television dramas and films, representative of the name's popularity in contemporary Korean culture