Jaekyung

Jaekyung is a Korean given name used for both men and women. The standard romanization Jaekyung corresponds to the Hangul 재경, with alternative spellings including Jae-kyung and Jae-kyoung. In Korean naming practice, the meaning of Jaekyung depends on the hanja chosen to write the syllables; the same pronunciation can carry many different meanings.

The syllable 재 can be represented by hanja such as 財 (wealth) or 材 (material, talent), while 경 can be京 (capital), 景 (scenery), or 敬 (respect). Because of this variety, Jaekyung can be chosen to express a range of wishes or qualities, from prosperity and talent to honor or distinction. The name is not tied to a single fixed meaning, but rather to the hanja combination selected by the parents.

Jaekyung is used among Korean-speaking communities both in Korea and abroad. It is treated as a unisex name in contemporary usage, with its gender association varying by generation and personal preference rather than a strict tradition. The popularity of specific hanja configurations and the overall name can shift over time as naming trends evolve.

Notable people with the name Jaekyung have appeared in various fields, including entertainment, sports, and academia, reflecting the name’s broad appeal in Korean society. Because the same pronunciation can be written with different hanja, individuals named Jaekyung may have distinct personal meanings behind their names.