Chunghoon

Chunghoon is a Korean masculine given name. It is typically composed of two syllables, Chun (춘) and Hun (훈). The meaning of the name depends on the hanja characters chosen to write the syllables, and because multiple hanja with the readings Chun and Hun exist, Chunghoon can carry a variety of auspicious meanings such as spring, purity, instruction, or merit.

In South Korea, parents select hanja for each syllable from an official list when registering a given name. The particular combination of hanja determines the name’s meaning, so different families with the same pronunciation may have different written forms and nuances.

Romanization of the name varies, with Chunghoon reflecting one common rendering. Alternate spellings include Chunghun or Chung-hoon, depending on the romanization system used or personal preference. The pronunciation typically remains close to the Korean components Chun and Hun.

The name is generally considered masculine within Korean naming traditions, though contemporary naming practices increasingly embrace flexibility around gender associations. Chunghoon is used primarily within Korean-speaking communities and among Koreans abroad, where it may appear in various professional and social contexts.

For further information, see Korean given names, the use of hanja in names, and lists of Korean given-name etymologies.