Soonyoung

Soonyoung is a Korean given name. In Hangul, it is typically written as 순영. The meaning of the name depends on the hanja characters chosen for each syllable, and there are many possible hanja combinations that can yield different interpretations. Because of the variety of hanja that can correspond to the readings “Soon” and “Young,” the name can carry a range of meanings from “pure and eternal” to other auspicious or personal associations.

In Korean naming practice, two-syllable given names are common, and the meaning is often regarded as an important, though personal, attribute chosen by the parents. The spelling Soonyoung reflects a particular romanization of the Hangul 순영 and can be rendered in other ways (for example, Soon-Young) depending on preferred transliteration standards or personal choice. The name does not have a fixed gender, though usage patterns may vary by era or family.

Notable people with the name Soonyoung may exist across various fields such as entertainment, sports, and academia, reflecting its use as a common given name in Korea and among Korean communities abroad. Because romanization can differ, individuals may be listed under slightly different spellings (e.g., Soon-Young, Soonyoung, Soonyoung) in English-language sources. For precise identification, additional context such as occupation or birth year is helpful.

See also: related given-name spellings and disambiguation pages for similar names such as Soon-Young, Seung-Young, and So-Young.