Jinwoo

JinWoo is a Korean masculine given name. It is typically composed of two syllables, Jin and Woo, and is widely used in South Korea and among Korean communities abroad. Because Korean given names are usually written in hanja, the meaning of JinWoo depends on the hanja chosen for each syllable; Jin can convey ideas such as truth or gold, while Woo can convey protection, help, or favor. With numerous hanja options for both syllables, JinWoo does not have a single fixed meaning.

In modern usage, JinWoo is commonly romanized as Jin-woo, Jinwoo, or Jinwu, with or without a hyphen, depending on personal preference and the romanization system. The name is used across generations and is typically male. It is also a plausible given name for fictional characters in Korean literature, film, and television.

Notable individuals named JinWoo exist in Korea and among the Korean diaspora, spanning fields such as sports, entertainment, and academia. As a common given name, JinWoo also appears in name lists and databases of Korean names. See also Korean given names for broader context, as well as articles on the hanja options for the syllables Jin and Woo.