Jiho
/JH-IY-HH-OW/
Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jiho is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Jiho is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Jiho is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Jiho carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Jiho in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Jiho means “Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence”, with Korean roots.
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See Jiho's full reading →What does Jiho's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jiho resonates in either tradition.
Jiho's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jiho's full reading →
Does Jiho go with your family's names?
Jiho breaks into 4 sounds: /JH-IY-HH-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jiho sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jiho beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Jiho
What does the name Jiho mean?
Jiho means "Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Jiho a boy or girl name?
Jiho is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jiho?
Jiho is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Jiho a Buddhist name?
Yes. Jiho is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Jiho mean in Korean?
Jiho originates from Korean, where it means "Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence."
What is the numerology of Jiho?
Jiho has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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