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Minsik

Minsik is a masculine given name of Korean origin. It is commonly written in Hangul as 민식 and can be romanized as Min-sik or Minsik. The meaning depends on the hanja used to write the syllables Min (민) and Sik (식); there are multiple hanja for each, which can convey meanings such as quick, clever, or brave for Min, and wisdom, flourish, or sacred for Sik. Because hanja choices vary, there is no single fixed meaning for the name. In modern Korea, many people with this name use Hangul exclusively, selecting hanja at birth if a Chinese-character reading is desired. The name is most common among Korean speakers and typically considered masculine.

Notable people with this name include Choi Min-sik (born 1962), a distinguished South Korean actor known for

See also: Min-seok, a related two-syllable Korean masculine given name.

roles
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Oldboy
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