Chiyeon

Chiyeon is a Korean given name that can be used for individuals of any gender, though it is most commonly feminine. In Hangul, the name is typically written as 지연 or 치연, with the latter romanized as Chiyeon. The meaning of Chiyeon depends on the hanja characters chosen to represent the syllables; because multiple hanja readings exist for 지/치 and 연, the combination can convey a variety of favorable meanings such as wisdom, grace, or beauty. Because hanja choices are personal, the same pronunciation can carry different meanings for different bearers.

The name has been used primarily in South Korea and among Korean communities abroad. It reflects a broader pattern in Korean naming, where two-syllable given names pair a first element with a second element to form distinct names.

In popular culture, Chiyeon may appear as a given name for fictional characters or in real life, but there is no widely cited encyclopedic entry for a person by this exact romanization. For research, one might consult Korean name dictionaries or birth registries, noting that romanization variants include Jiyeon, Ji-yeon, or Chiyeon depending on personal preference and romanization system.