Hyeonji

Hyeonji is a Korean given name that can be used for females and, less commonly, for males. In Hangul it is written 현지. The meaning of the name depends on the hanja characters chosen to represent the syllables; because 현 and 지 have multiple hanja readings, there is no single universal meaning associated with the name. In everyday Korean, 현지 also forms the common noun meaning “local” or “on-site.”

As a two-syllable given name, Hyeonji is formed from syllables that can be paired with various hanja to convey different positive qualities. Possible meanings are drawn from hanja for Hyeon (for example, virtues such as goodness or brightness) and for Ji (for example, wisdom, will, or merit). Because many hanja can correspond to each syllable, numerous distinct meanings are possible for the same phonetic name.

Romanization of 현지 follows standard systems, with the name appearing as Hyeon-ji in Revised Romanization and as Hyŏn-ji in McCune–Reischauer. Alternative spellings such as Hyun-ji or Hyon-ji are also encountered, reflecting different transliteration practices or family preferences.

In contemporary Korea, two-syllable given names ending with ji have been common in recent decades, and 현지 remains a recognized option among many families. The name is used in Korean communities worldwide, including diaspora populations, where it may carry local or family-specific associations based on the chosen hanja and cultural context.