Kunhee

Kunhee is a Korean given name typically composed of two syllables. In Hangul it is usually written 건희 or 권희, and it can be used for individuals of any gender among Korean speakers and in the Korean diaspora. As with many Korean names, the meaning of Kunhee depends on the hanja chosen to represent the syllables.

In hanja, the syllable often transliterated as "Geon" or "Kun" can be represented by characters such as 健 (healthy) or 建 (establish, build). The syllable commonly rendered as "Hee" can be represented by 喜 (joy), 熙 (bright, prosperous), or 希 (hope), among others. When combined, Kunhee can carry meanings related to health, brightness, or hope, but the exact meaning varies with the characters selected by the parents at birth.

Romanization: The spelling "Kunhee" is a nonstandard or less common variant of the name. The revised romanization of the Hangul 건희 is typically Geon-hee or Gwon-hee, depending on the hanja and the chosen system. Some individuals may adopt other spellings for personal or professional reasons.

Usage and cultural notes: Kunhee is part of the broad category of Korean two-syllable given names that convey positive attributes. It is used by families in South Korea and by Korean communities abroad, and may appear across generations; there is no strict gender assignment in modern use, though some hanja combinations may be more common for a particular gender. See also Korean given names and hanja for given names.