Jiyeon

Jiyeon is a Korean feminine given name, typically written 지연 in Hangul. The meaning depends on the hanja chosen for the two syllables Ji and yeon, and there are many permissible combinations on the official list. As a result, Jiyeon can express a range of concepts, such as wisdom or will for Ji, and fate, affinity, or grace for yeon. The name is widely used in South Korea and among Korean communities abroad.

In terms of romanization, Jiyeon is the common spelling in modern Korean. It may also appear as Ji-yeon or Jiyeon; in the McCune–Reischauer system it could be rendered as Chi-yeon.

Notable people with this name include Park Ji-yeon (born 1993), known simply as Jiyeon, a South Korean singer and actress who is a member of the girl group T-ara. The name is used by various women across generations and tends to appear in Korean media and culture with different hanja combinations that tailor its meaning.