Keun

Keun is a Korean given name that may also appear in transliteration as Geun or Kun. It is primarily used for males, and in Korean naming practices it often appears as part of two-syllable given names, either as the first or second element (for example Geun-woo or Se-geun).

The meaning of Keun depends on the hanja characters chosen to write the syllable. Because there are multiple hanja readings that can be pronounced geun or keun, the name does not have a single fixed meaning in isolation; the intended meaning is determined by the specific characters selected by the parents. In modern usage, Geun/Keun is commonly encountered in combination with other syllables to form various given names.

Phonetically, Keun is pronounced roughly as geun, with a hard g/k onset and a neutral vowel, typically rendered in IPA as [ɡɯn]. In Korean, the standard romanization is Geun, but personal preferences or broader Westernization lead some people to spell the name as Keun or Kun in English-language contexts.

As a surname, Keun is uncommon in Korea compared with more common family names. The name is seen more frequently as a given name among Korean-speaking communities and in the Korean diaspora, reflecting ongoing naming practices rather than a distinct surname tradition.

See also: Kun, Geun, and other romanizations of Korean syllables. Due to the variable hanja, individuals named Keun may have diverse meanings tied to their chosen characters.