How to write my name in Korean?

Have you ever dreamed of writing your name in Korean in Hangul? In this article, we will explain step by step in detail the correct way to write your name in Korean. We also have a tool that writes your name in Korean!

Transforming a name into its Korean version may seem like a challenge, especially if you are not familiar with the Korean alphabet, called Hangul. However, with a few simple rules, it is possible to transcribe names from other languages into Hangul.

It is worth remembering that we already have a complete article discussing how to write your name in Japanese. If you want to know more, we recommend reading: How to say and write my name in Japanese?

Inside the Korean Alphabet

The Korean alphabet has 14 consonants and 10 vowels. Some letters may sound similar to Portuguese letters, while others may not have an exact match.

For example, the letter “B” in Portuguese sounds like “be,” while in Korean, the letter “ㅂ” sounds like “p.” Similarly, the letter “J” in Portuguese sounds like “je,” while in Korean, the letter “ㅈ” sounds like “ch.”

In Korean, letters are grouped into syllables. Each syllable consists of one or more consonants followed by a vowel or a vowel sound. To write a name in Korean, you will need to break the name into syllables and then write each syllable using the corresponding Korean letters.

Difficulty in Writing Names in Korean

The transcription of names into Korean can be done in various ways, depending on the user’s goal and preference. There are different methods and transcription systems, and each can generate a slightly different result.

The syllables in Korean work with groupings of characters that form larger characters. The way this grouping is done can vary; there are some details like particles and other things that can confuse those who do not have knowledge of the language.

The fact that the Korean language has 10 vowels can complicate things a bit. Some vowels may be similar, a single name can be written in different ways, and personal preference can also affect the choice of Hangul.

How to Write and Say Your Name in Korean

Before you start writing a name in Korean, it is important to know how it is pronounced in Portuguese. This will help you choose the closest Korean sounds and write the name correctly.

The Hangul table below helps you understand a bit about the grouping of vowels and consonants and what sounds they form. This table below can help you choose the correct letters to create your name in Korean.

Convert Name to Korean Online

Use our tool that uses Artificial Intelligence below to write your name in Korean correctly and explained:

List of Brazilian Male Names in Korean

1. Adão: 아다우 (a-da-u)
2. Alexandre: 알렉산드레 (al-lek-san-deu-re)
3. Anderson: 안데르손 (an-de-reu-son)
4. Antônio: 안토니우 (an-to-ni-u)
5. Arthur: 아르투르 (a-reu-tu-reu)
6. Bernardo: 베르나르도 (be-reu-na-ru-do)
7. Bruno: 브루노 (beu-ru-no)
8. Caio: 카이오 (ka-i-o)
9. Carlos: 카를로스 (ka-reul-lo-seu)
10. César: 세자르 (se-ja-reu)
11. Daniel: 다니엘 (da-ni-el)
12. Davi: 다비 (da-bi)
13. Diego: 디에고 (di-e-go)
14. Diogo: 디오고 (di-o-go)
15. Eduardo: 에드와르도 (ed-wa-do)
16. Elias: 엘리아스 (el-li-a-seu)
17. Enzo: 엔조 (en-jo)
18. Fabiano: 파비아노 (pa-bi-a-no)
19. Felipe: 펠리페 (pel-li-pe)
20. Fernando: 페르난도 (pe-reu-nan-do)
21. Gabriel: 가브리엘 (ga-beu-ri-el)
22. Guilherme: 길레르미 (gil-le-reu-mi)
23. Gustavo: 구스타보 (gu-seu-ta-bo)
24. Henrique: 엔리케 (en-li-ke)
25. Igor: 이고르 (i-go-reu)
26. Ítalo: 이탈로 (i-tal-lo)
27. João: 조앙 (jo-ang)
28. Joaquim: 조아킴 (jo-a-kim)
29. Jonas: 조나스 (jo-na-seu)
30. José: 조제 (jo-je)

List of Brazilian Female Names in Korean

1. Adriana: 아드리아나 (a-deu-ri-a-na)
2. Aline: 아리네 (a-ri-ne)
3. Amanda: 아만다 (a-man-da)
4. Ana: 아나 (a-na)
5. Beatriz: 베아트리즈 (be-a-teu-ri-jeu)
6. Bruna: 브루나 (beu-ru-na)
7. Camila: 카밀라 (ka-mil-la)
8. Carla: 카를라 (ka-reul-la)
9. Carolina: 카롤리나 (ka-rol-li-na)
10. Catarina: 카타리나 (ka-ta-ri-na)
11. Cecília: 세실리아 (se-sil-li-a)
12. Clara: 클라라 (keu-la-ra)
13. Danielle: 다니엘리 (da-ni-el-li)
14. Débora: 데보라 (de-bo-ra)
15. Eduarda: 에듀아르다 (e-du-a-reu-da)
16. Elisa: 엘리사 (el-li-sa)
17. Emilly: 에밀리 (e-mil-li)
18. Fabiana: 파비아나 (pa-bi-a-na)
19. Fernanda: 페르난다 (pe-reu-nan-da)
20. Flávia: 플라비아 (peul-la-bi-a)
21. Gabriela: 가브리엘라 (ga-beu-ri-el-la)
22. Giovana: 조바나 (jo-ba-na)
23. Heloísa: 엘로이사 (el-lo-i-sa)
24. Isabela: 이사벨라 (i-sa-bel-la)
25. Isadora: 이사도라 (i-sa-do-ra)
26. Jéssica: 제시카 (je-si-ka)
27. Joana: 조아나 (jo-a-na)
28. Juliana: 줄리아나 (jul-li-a-na)
29. Larissa: 라리사 (la-ri-sa)
30. Laura: 라우라 (la-u-la)

List of English Names in Korean

Below are some foreign names in Korean:

Foreign Male Names in Korean

1. Adam: 아담 (a-dam)
2. Alex: 알렉스 (al-lek-seu)
3. Andrew: 앤드류 (en-deu-ryu)
4. Anthony: 안소니 (an-so-ni)
5. Benjamin: 벤자민 (ben-ja-min)
6. Cameron: 캐머런 (kae-meo-reon)
7. Charles: 찰스 (chal-seu)
8. Christopher: 크리스토퍼 (keu-ri-seu-to-peo)
9. Daniel: 다니엘 (da-ni-el)
10. David: 데이비드 (dei-bi-deu)
11. Edward: 에드워드 (e-deu-wo-deu)
12. Eric: 에릭 (e-rik)
13. Ethan: 이단 (i-dan)
14. George: 조지 (jo-ji)
15. Harry: 해리 (hae-ri)
16. Henry: 헨리 (hen-ri)
17. Jack: 잭 (jaek)
18. James: 제임스 (je-im-seu)
19. Jason: 제이슨 (je-i-seun)
20. Jeffrey: 제프리 (je-peu-ri)
21. Jeremy: 제레미 (je-re-mi)
22. John: 존 (jon)
23. Jonathan: 조나단 (jo-na-dan)
24. Joseph: 조셉 (jo-sep)
25. Justin: 저스틴 (jeo-seu-tin)
26. Kevin: 케빈 (ke-bin)
27. Kyle: 카일 (ka-il)
28. Liam: 리암 (ri-am)
29. Logan: 로건 (ro-geon)

Foreign Female Names in Korean

1. Abigail: 에비게일 (e-bi-ge-il)
2. Alice: 앨리스 (ael-li-seu)
3. Amelia: 어밀리아 (eo-mil-li-a)
4. Anna: 안나 (an-na)
5. Ashley: 애쉴리 (ae-swil-li)
6. Audrey: 오드리 (o-deu-ri)
7. Ava: 아바 (a-ba)
8. Bella: 벨라 (bel-la)
9. Caroline: 캐롤라인 (kae-rol-lain)
10. Charlotte: 샬럿 (syar-leot)
11. Chloe: 클로이 (keul-lo-i)
12. Daisy: 데이지 (dei-ji)
13. Elizabeth: 엘리자베스 (el-li-ja-be-seu)
14. Ella: 엘라 (el-la)
15. Emily: 에밀리 (e-mil-li)
16. Emma: 엠마 (em-ma)
17. Grace: 그레이스 (geu-re-i-seu)
18. Hannah: 한나 (han-na)
19. Harper: 하퍼 (ha-peo)
20. Isabella: 이자벨라 (i-ja-bel-la)
21. Jade: 제이드 (je-i-deu)
22. Jasmine: 자스민 (ja-seu-min)
23. Jessica: 제시카 (je-si-ka)
24. Julia: 줄리아 (jul-li-a)
25. Katherine: 캐서린 (kae-seo-rin)
26. Katie: 케이티 (ke-i-ti)
27. Laura: 로라 (ro-ra)
28. Lily: 릴리 (ril-li)
29. Lucy: 루시 (ru-si)
30. Madison: 매디슨 (mae-di-seun)

Korean Transcription Table

Below is a transcription table for Hangul (Korean alphabet), with corresponding sounds in Portuguese. Remember that it is not enough to just combine these letters to form a name; these letters need to be grouped to form syllable blocks.

Remember that this table is just a general guideline and that the pronunciation of each word may vary depending on the context and the speaker’s accent. It is always important to check the correct pronunciation with a native speaker or a reliable audio or video source.