Jinwoo (진우) consists of 'Jin' (진), meaning 'precious' or 'true', and 'Woo' (우), meaning 'house' or 'universe'. The name conveys the idea of a person who holds a true place in the world, symbolizing strength and stability. (variant of Jinwoo)
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Jin-woo is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Jinwoo (진우) consists of 'Jin' (진), meaning 'precious' or 'true', and 'Woo' (우), meaning 'house' or 'universe'. The name conveys the idea of a person who holds a true place in the world, symbolizing strength and stability. (variant of Jinwoo)". Listed origin: Korean.
jin-WOO
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Jin-woo is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Jinwoo (진우) consists of 'Jin' (진), meaning 'precious' or 'true', and 'Woo' (우), meaning 'house' or 'universe'. The name conveys the idea of a person who holds a true place in the world, symbolizing strength and stability. (variant of Jinwoo)". Listed origin: Korean.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is jin-WOO. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Jin-woo. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Jin. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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