TAEK

Taek is a Korean language syllable that is typically romanized from the Hangul syllable 택. It is not an independent English word, but rather a component used in Korean given names and, less commonly, in transliterations of Korean terms. The meaning of the syllable in names is not fixed; it depends on which hanja characters are chosen to write 택. Because Korean given names are formed by combining syllables to convey desired attributes or blessings, the same Hangul form 택 can have different meanings across families and individuals.

In naming practice, Taek appears as part of two-syllable given names, often paired with another syllable such as in Taek-joon or Taek-ho. The choice of hanja determines the conveyed idea, and the syllable can be used for both male and female names depending on the accompanying syllable and the hanja selected. The romanization taek reflects the Revised Romanization system, which is the common standard for rendering 택 in English texts; alternate spellings may occur in personal names due to personal preference or nonstandard transliteration.

Outside Korea, Taek is encountered primarily as a transliterated given-name element or as a proper noun in discussions of Korean names and culture. It is not a widely used English word with a standalone meaning.

See also

Tae, as another Korean syllable frequently appearing in names; Taekwondo, the martial art often associated with Korean naming conventions; Korean given names and hanja, which explain how syllables like Taek derive their meanings.