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Soyoung is a female first name that has its origin in Korean. Translated into English, it means "the radiant Eternal" or "the permanently Radiant."
What does the name Soyoung mean?
The name Soyoung (So-Young) comes from Korean and can be translated into English as "the radiant Eternal" or "the permanently Radiant". The origin of the name goes back to the two components: so (昭) stands for "bright", "radiant", "glorious" or "famous", while yeong (永) stands for "everlasting", "eternal" or "continuing". Depending on the combination, various meanings can arise.
Where does the name Soyoung come from?
Soyoung is a female first name of Korean origin that carries the meaning "the radiant Eternal".
How do you pronounce Soyoung?
So-jung
Popularity
In Germany, Soyoung is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the country's name popularity lists. Its best ranking was achieved in 1999 with the 1,605th position in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Soyoung was given as a first name in Italy less than 10 times, placing it at the 7,492nd position. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given there anymore.
Frequently asked questions about the name Soyoung
What does the name Soyoung mean?
The name Soyoung means 'the radiant Eternal' and consists of the components 'so' for 'bright' or 'radiant' and 'yeong' for 'eternal' or 'everlasting'.
Where does the name Soyoung come from?
Soyoung is a female first name of Korean origin and is used in the Korean language.
How popular is the name Soyoung?
The popularity of the name Soyoung varies, but it is quite common in Korea and is also gaining increasing recognition internationally.